Danica Patrick

Our favorite fast woman debates Barbies versus Hot Wheels, remembers the go-kart days and has a message for those other Indy drivers bringing up her rear. By Jason Buhrmester

 
THE 21ST QUESTION:
Formula One President Bernie Ecclestone reportedly told you, "Women should be dressed in white like all other domestic appliances." Were you shocked?

PATRICK:
That was bad timing on his part. That was right after Indy the first year. I was really liked in Indianapolis so I don't think that was a good move. But I also think he was trying to distract from the fact that they had a tire problem and only six cars started the race. It was a wag-the-dog kind of thing. He wanted to draw the attention over here. I think it's funny. I think it's great when someone wants to say something too far. I didn't say it. It's always a compliment when people are talking about you.

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