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Cirque du So-What

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5. Good for them

Reply to A HERETIC I AM (Original post)

Sun May 26, 2013, 10:49 AM

May 2013

Although I'm glad that women are making inroads (get it?) in a formerly male-dominated sport, I'm still not a fan of racing, seeing it instead as a wasteful distraction. I'd prefer to see more women breaking barriers in more beneficial endeavors, although I congratulate these racers today.

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In case you weren't aware, 4 women will start the 97th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race today. [View all] A HERETIC I AM May 2013 OP

thank you for posting this niyad May 2013 #1

Years ago I wouldn't miss this race for love nor money madokie May 2013 #2

glad there is more diversity in auto racing Liberal_in_LA May 2013 #3

And a woman team owner - Sarah Fisher BootinUp May 2013 #4

Good for them Cirque du So-What May 2013 #5

I did not know, and thank you for posting this . dixiegrrrrl May 2013 #6

I'm wondering if we will ever see a woman driver in F-1 jimlup May 2013 #7

I don't think there are too many drivers at this level.... A HERETIC I AM May 2013 #8

Right... jimlup May 2013 #14

It looks like the two that drive for Dale Coyne Racing do..... A HERETIC I AM May 2013 #15

thanks jimlup May 2013 #16

K and R bigwillq May 2013 #9

Once again, we meet again on race day! salin May 2013 #10

Hey! A HERETIC I AM May 2013 #11

I could... but there is something about the color commentary salin May 2013 #12

I remember the '69 race too! A HERETIC I AM May 2013 #13