This may generate some heated discussion but I'm saying it anyway, without trying to be a female gender bashing jerk.

It's pretty much accepted that on average, men are better athletes than women; stronger, faster, etc. In no other sport that I can think of has a woman been able to complete (and win) against men except with Danica Patrick in NASCAR. I think it's a great accomplishment for women but it sends a strong message to me that drivers are not athletes as compared to other sports.

There, I said it.