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Questions for TJ

I just got an email from TJ, and if any of you have any questions for him, be it race related, or on life with Danica, email them to me at reggie@godanica7.com, and periodically I will pass a few along to him to answer. Keep in mind that he can't answer each question, we are going to try to limit them to 3 to 4 questions per week, due to his schedule. Depending on how busy he is in any given week, he may answer more or less. I'll try to keep this thread as updated as possible, so as soon as I get the first batch of answers, I'll forward them along to him, and post a few answers when he gets around to answering them.

Only ONE question per person, per week will be considered. So if you have more than one question for him, only send one per week, as I will only consider sending him the first question that I receive from you for that week.

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Permalink Reply by Reggie on December 31, 2009 at 9:21am: 1. How did DP feel physically after the weekend testing ARCA compared to a weekend in an Indycar? - via Twitter @jwh400

She was not fatigued at all, she did a total of 274 laps in 2 days in 2 cars. they have power steering, and they have alot of left side weight and caster, so the car wants to turn right, so it was not as demanding as a Indy Car. Just hard to get into she said!

2. What is the proudest moment in his life? Then what's his proudest moment of Danica and Brooke ? - via Twitter @girlpowerbrits

the proudest moment is easy, 2005 Indy 500, first it was just a dream that she was in the race, then to almost win it in the first attempt and lead 19 laps!! Most people don't know that I have been going to the Indy 500 as a kid, my first one was 1974 I went though 1982 then we had kids so I didn't go every year just when I could, so I have always been a Indy 500 fan, and to have your kid almost win the BIGGEST race in the world!!! that day!!

3. As Danica's schedule seems to get more and more hectic, is T.J. still
driving the bus to NASCAR events?
What is T.J.'s take on NASCAR and how they are receiving Danica ? - Jim H.

Bev and I are not involved anymore with Danica's business affairs, she has hired people to do her day to day and all her deals, including driving her bus, as I will not be doing that this year. Not sure how many races we will attend this year either. They are taking her in NASCAR really well, Danica and Tony Eury Jr. get along really well, and her team gets along well to they are always joking with her and her with them, like they have know each other for years!!!

4. I'm just curious,did Danica like Michael Jackson? I know she posted something on her blog on Godaddygirls and also what was her favorite song by him. -Erin Marie

Yes she liked Michael Jackson, but then again she likes alot of different music..

5. What do you feel will Danica's biggest challenge juggling the two leagues... Competition, Rules, Etc? - Jeff P.

I don't think she will have any problem, it gives her most structure, meaning she will be racing all the time and that takes all president to all other sponsor deals. The off season is her busiest, that's when she does all the commercial, appearaces, photo shoots, interviews, so she will enjoy just racing!! The drafting is a bit different but she will not have a problem with that once she gets used to doing the NASCAR deal.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by joe graphix on December 31, 2009 at 12:23pm: hope to still see you at the 500 and mid-ohio next year TJ! my little girl still talks about danica's daddy almost as much as she talks about danica!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Steven Mankle on January 12, 2010 at 10:22pm: TJ,

As a father of a daughter the same age, how do you and Bev keep from busting a button with pride?

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Permalink Reply by Nick Koonce on February 15, 2010 at 3:53pm: I was wondering if Danica will be doing any fan appearances in Fontana or Vegas around the upcoming races?

Reggie said:
Anyone have any questions for TJ? I'm sure there are some good ones with the NASCAR addition and new sponsorship. Post them here or email me at reggie@godanica7.com and I'll send them along to him!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Reggie on February 15, 2010 at 3:56pm: You'd have to check the schedule at those individual tracks. I haven't been made aware of any sponsor appearances, but sometimes the tracks will schedule events with certain drivers. I've heard nothing about Fontana or Vegas, but they still may work something into the schedule. Honestly, I doubt if there will be anything, but there's always a possibility.

Nick Koonce said:
I was wondering if Danica will be doing any fan appearances in Fontana or Vegas around the upcoming races?

Reggie said:
Anyone have any questions for TJ? I'm sure there are some good ones with the NASCAR addition and new sponsorship. Post them here or email me at reggie@godanica7.com and I'll send them along to him!; ▶ Reply to This