A news release issued Tuesday listing Sarah Fisher's sponsors apparently set off some consternation and "hissy fits" among "certain other drivers" in the IndyCar Series, according to sources.
The list included: Title sponsor ResQ Pure Power Energy Drink, AAA Hoosier Auto Insurance, TAG Heuer, Apex Conference and Karting Center, Arai Helmets, tire supplier Firestone, Godby Heating & Cooling, Gravity Entertainment, engine supplier Honda Performance Development, Hubler Automotive Group, Indiana Oxygen, Katalyst Coatings, Lincoln Electric, Lyon Work Space, Mechanix Wear, Permatex, RJE Knoll Business Interiors, Royal Spa, Simpson Race Products and the Tennant Company.
The list caused some female-focused drivers to wonder if they had missed some opportunities.
"Kind of caused a stir, I gotta tell you," said one league insider. "There was foot stomping, the whole thing. First the Rahal kid wins in his first race, now Sarah shows up with a list of sponsors. Even if they only gave $150 each, that's still a lot of people on the list. I'm just saying some shit may or may not have been thrown inside some perfumed haulers around here."
Rumors that each of those sponsors would be getting a poster of a swim-suited IndyCar driver inscribed, "Let's talk, :)" in lipstick could not be confirmed.
Fisher will race at the Indy 500, Kentucky and Chicagoland in 2008.
You are really becoming disgusting. You can't even do a piece on Sarah's success without taking a swipe at Danica. Normally I enjoy your work, but this obsession you have for Danica bashing is getting really, really old. Grow up!
Posted by: Anonymous | April 08, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Well, I guess I need to grow up too. I thought it was pretty funny - prime Pressdog!
Posted by: Sue | April 09, 2008 at 06:12 AM
Danica? I thought he was talking about Milka.
Posted by: My Name Is IRL | April 09, 2008 at 12:09 PM
...Danica?....I thought Grandma was into the whiskey...er...ethanol and stompin' again.....please don't ever grow up dog....
Posted by: ramblin man | April 10, 2008 at 04:00 PM