(09-15-2017 11:55 AM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(09-14-2017 11:30 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  This is bad for racing isn't it?

Danica Patrick is the last crossover star racing has created in America, isn't she?

Terri O'Connell is a racing cross over driver.

Started out as J T Hayes, a Go Kart racer from Corinth. Moved on to sprint cars in West Memphis and then NASCAR Cup series with Junie Dunleavey.

Disappeared for a while and when seen again was racing as Terri O'Connell.

She isn't cross over if the general public hasn't heard of her.

I'm talking about someone who becomes a star to non-racing fans.

You aren't a non-racing fan.

Born Danica Sue Patrick
March 25, 1982 (age 35)
Beloit, Wisconsin
Height 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)[1]
Weight 100 lb (45 kg)

Achievements

First woman to lead the Indianapolis 500
First woman to win an IndyCar Series race
Highest woman finisher in a NASCAR's top 3 series race 4th place
2013 Daytona 500 pole winner
First woman to win a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series pole
First woman to lead the Daytona 500
First woman to lead the Coca-Cola 600
First woman to lead a Cup Series race under green
Most top tens by a woman in the Cup Series: 7
Most laps led by a woman in the Cup Series: 64

Awards

2005 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year
2005 IndyCar Series season Rookie of the Year
IndyCar Series Most Popular Driver 2005–2010
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Most Popular Driver

(09-15-2017 02:26 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(09-15-2017 11:55 AM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(09-14-2017 11:30 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  This is bad for racing isn't it?

Danica Patrick is the last crossover star racing has created in America, isn't she?

Terri O'Connell is a racing cross over driver.

Started out as J T Hayes, a Go Kart racer from Corinth. Moved on to sprint cars in West Memphis and then NASCAR Cup series with Junie Dunleavey.

Disappeared for a while and when seen again was racing as Terri O'Connell.

She isn't cross over if the general public hasn't heard of her.

I'm talking about someone who becomes a star to non-racing fans.

You aren't a non-racing fan.

20/20 did a story on him/her a number of years back. Came to Memphis to record part of the segment at Riverside.

(09-15-2017 11:55 AM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  Terri O'Connell is a racing cross over driver.

Started out as J T Hayes, a Go Kart racer from Corinth.

Disappeared for a while and when seen again was racing as Terri O'Connell.

So the female, Terri, started racing as a guy, J T Hayes?

(09-12-2017 09:32 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  Got hotter and better women drivers here locally.

Terri O'Connell?

(09-15-2017 06:57 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

(09-12-2017 09:32 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  Got hotter and better women drivers here locally.

Terri O'Connell?

Not my cup of tea.

We do have a former lady driver who currently works in the U of M athletic department.

(09-15-2017 05:37 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(09-15-2017 02:26 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(09-15-2017 11:55 AM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(09-14-2017 11:30 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  This is bad for racing isn't it?

Danica Patrick is the last crossover star racing has created in America, isn't she?

Terri O'Connell is a racing cross over driver.

Started out as J T Hayes, a Go Kart racer from Corinth. Moved on to sprint cars in West Memphis and then NASCAR Cup series with Junie Dunleavey.

Disappeared for a while and when seen again was racing as Terri O'Connell.

She isn't cross over if the general public hasn't heard of her.

I'm talking about someone who becomes a star to non-racing fans.

You aren't a non-racing fan.

20/20 did a story on him/her a number of years back. Came to Memphis to record part of the segment at Riverside.

I see, play on words. My apologies for misunderstanding.

Best gender reassignment job ever.

(09-12-2017 07:28 PM)TG4 Wrote:  She was the only reason btiger and I even considered attending a NASCAR race.