The following is a letter I sent to Barbara Walters, Autoweek, Car and Driver and David Letterman.:
"DANICA, I DON’T BELIEVE YOU SAID THAT
My wife is a fan of The View. While watching a current telecast she brought to my attention that Danica Patrick was one of the featured guest hosts. I was very much taken aback when Ms Patrick publicly started on the program her enthusiasm for exceeding posted speed limits (65mpj when posted at 45mpj) and related liberties on the public roadways. I personally am an automotive enthusiast and have raced cars (on tracks) and enjoy the attributes of cars. What distressed me the most is that I have a young daughter who just received her learners permit and is looking forward to her driver’s license. Remarks such as the aforementioned by an individual in the public view and possibly idolized by young viewers sets a very poor example. I am sure that other parents as well as law enforcement cringed at those remarks and the potential repercussions. Perhaps it was immaturity or some other negative motivation that resulted in those ill conceived statements. I will now have to consider placing a parental control for The View on my television set. As for automotive racing, I feel that she is a poor spokesperson for the sport based upon her current remarks.
Dr Mark Block
Boca Raton Florida"
As an aside, I found a source for the tire sealant at $25. http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/conticomfortkit/index.jsp
I just ordered several inflators and a spare refill for my other cars. I have been told by other owners that the refill from a dealer is approximately $100. You guy's owe me on this one.
Mark (doccars)
"DANICA, I DON’T BELIEVE YOU SAID THAT
My wife is a fan of The View. While watching a current telecast she brought to my attention that Danica Patrick was one of the featured guest hosts. I was very much taken aback when Ms Patrick publicly started on the program her enthusiasm for exceeding posted speed limits (65mpj when posted at 45mpj) and related liberties on the public roadways. I personally am an automotive enthusiast and have raced cars (on tracks) and enjoy the attributes of cars. What distressed me the most is that I have a young daughter who just received her learners permit and is looking forward to her driver’s license. Remarks such as the aforementioned by an individual in the public view and possibly idolized by young viewers sets a very poor example. I am sure that other parents as well as law enforcement cringed at those remarks and the potential repercussions. Perhaps it was immaturity or some other negative motivation that resulted in those ill conceived statements. I will now have to consider placing a parental control for The View on my television set. As for automotive racing, I feel that she is a poor spokesperson for the sport based upon her current remarks.
Dr Mark Block
Boca Raton Florida"
As an aside, I found a source for the tire sealant at $25. http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/conticomfortkit/index.jsp
I just ordered several inflators and a spare refill for my other cars. I have been told by other owners that the refill from a dealer is approximately $100. You guy's owe me on this one.
Mark (doccars)