Cameras shadow every Patrick race-track move. She’s open-wheel’s most popular driver, its most- recognized face, so to think one of her two-fisted tirades isn’t going to be blown way out of proportion is ludicrous.

But I would rather respect Danica Patrick for her ability to negotiate a race car through insane traffic at ungodly speeds than for her streak of bravado.

More and more, that’s becoming difficult to do.

Mike Beas is a sportswriter / columnist for The Herald Bulletin. He can be reached at mike.beas@heraldbulletin.com.