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Comment by Reggie on August 5, 2008 at 9:51pm

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Comment by xorpheous on July 31, 2008 at 1:00am

"Using the poker analogy, it's obvious Marco is playing with someone else's money, more so than any other driver. "

Exactly, Jim. That needs to change if he's going to improve as a racer. I'm a poker player and can attest that no matter what anyone else says, you don't play as well with someone else's money as you do with your own money. Marco exactly in this situation. There's no serious consequence for his multiple DNFs.

As for Mutoh, I wasn't suggesting that he was doing poorly. He's one of the most professional drivers on our beloved team, but I wonder if the Honda bucks will continue to flow in 2009, or if Honda will take Hideki elsewhere in the league.

Comment by Jim Huntington on July 30, 2008 at 12:30pm

Hideki's problems seem to be rookie driving mistakes rather than bad car setups from AGR or internal stress and tension (although that is hard to quantify and measure). Hideki has been quite competitive, all things considered. Between Will Power, Graham Rahal and Mutoh, there is a wealth of rookie talent. Marco is likely only going to grow up on his own time frame. I don't think he responds to external pressure from anyone, including dad and dad is not going to "ground" him, so to speak.
Using the poker analogy, it's obvious Marco is playing with someone else's money, more so than any other driver.

Comment by xorpheous on July 30, 2008 at 10:28am

I think that Marco should be forced to play poker for stakes that could hurt. Perhaps then he'll learn the value of patient aggression. Its really sad to see our team on such rocky ground right now. It really makes me wonder if Honda will keep Hideki at AGR for 2009. :(

Comment by Jim Huntington on July 27, 2008 at 11:00am

Link to SI article on point re: AGR. I tried to hyperlink but it is not working. Cut and Paste in order.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/bruce_martin/07/26/danica.andretti.meeting/?eref=sircrc

Comment by Jim Huntington on July 26, 2008 at 8:09pm

Well, Marco punting Danica out of a likely 9th place finish to 18th place completes the hat trick for him for the year. He has successfully taken all 3 of his team mates out at one time or another. Danica was the "luckiest " because she got to at least finish. We all know Marco can drive aggressively, now, he needs to learn to drive smart. AGR is hurting and getting their lunch handed to them by Penske and TCG.

Comment by Peggy Willenberg on July 25, 2008 at 9:27am

Geez, what's up with our fav team? Good old TK is still holding up the team, but even he is struggling. It seems like Penske and TCGR are miles ahead this season.

Comment by xorpheous on April 20, 2008 at 12:28am

wow wow wow!!! In only one lap, and just about 30s, I've lost my voice! Congratulations Danica!!!

Comment by xorpheous on April 1, 2008 at 3:06pm

AGR might have had two cars on the podium last Saturday were it not for TK's bad fortune. :( Still Marco had a heck of a drive! It's too bad about Hideki's first race as an AGR driver. I really had hopes for him busting out of the gate strong.

Thoughts on who will do well this week at St. Pete?