Wednesday, February 24th 'What If' Question

There are many things that come to mind when hearing the names Jennifer Jo Cobb and Danica Patrick. Most recently though what comes to mind are the accomplished the two pulled off at the Daytona International Speedway last weekend, both personally and professionally.

Personally, the two captured their career best finishes in their respective races. Cobb raced her way to a sixth place finish on Friday night in the NextEra Energy Resources 250, her previously best was a 14th at both Texas and Darlington last season. Cobb survived a race where she had to start at the rear of the field because of an engine change after having qualified in the top 10.

With six cautions for 24 laps, including the 'Big One' with four laps left, Cobb missed it all and brought her No. 10 home in one piece. Some called it survival but after a disappointing race in Talladega last fall, she ran in the top 10 all day until running out of fuel, it was more like redemption. Mark her down as a favorite on restrictor plate tracks.

Professionally, Cobb marked her name down as the driver who gave women the highest finishing position in NASCAR history.

Patrick on the other had also played her part. After nearly grabbing the pole for Saturday's Drive4COPD 300, she ended up fourth, Patrick went on to lead a lap, the first women to do so at Daytona, and finished 14th. Her previously best career finish was a 19th last season in the finale at Homestead.

Patrick's race was a little more challenging than Cobb's. Because of the new two-car tango, Patrick was having a hard time finding drafting partners until Clint Bowyer pushed her to the front. But then Bowyer became upset when Patrick didn't know how to the 'swap' and couldn't push him.

Bowyer would go on to finish second and said he didn't hold it against Patrick, but was upset with her spotter.

For fans, they relished in the fact that there was girl power this past weekend. Everyone has their own favorite and whom they believe deserves a shot over the other. Because Cobb races full-time in the CWTS and Patrick races a part time NNS schedule, it's rare that the two get to go head-to-head.

Even if they do it would never be a fair fight, Cobb does not have connections to a top NNS team while Patrick races for the well established JR Motorsports.

But ...

What if @DanicaPatrick & @JenJoCobb went head-to-heard in a Nationwide race in the same equipment, who would you put money on? #NASCAR
@JeffSmelser: Jen Jo Cobb!

@JTH88_7: Danica

@jlaracefan14: wow really I think I would put money on @JenJoCobb at least she can actually drive!

@Talon64: Danica Patrick, she's the more talented of the two IMO.

@NASCARJeannie: @Jenjocobb for sure

@ronsracing88: I would put my money on @JenJoCobb

@chuckallen2: I say Jennifer. That's right this minute. Probably different in a year.

@annaxcamille: I'd say Jen right now.. but thats because she's been around stock cars her whole life. With a few more years, Danica for sure. But if it comes down to it. Danica still has that upper-hand on speed. All in all it wouldnt be a fair battle though.

@danicaracing: Danica

@tamgil: Danica... it would be fun to watch! How would you answer that question?

@Laly114: Danica :) !!!

@StrokerAce90 Ok, on a decision I hate to make & after much consideration... I've decided that I'd put my money on Danica. Reason being: from my observation she has shown more aggressiveness on the track than Jen. I've seen Danica go back on the track & bump a car back that spun her. Where as I've seen Jen take crap from Kyle Busch & let him get away with it. Danica would pounce on Jens weakness by slamming, rubbing, nudging & bumping Jen to assert her way into Victory lane. Danica would smile proudly in Victory Lane & say: "Welcome to NASCAR! Where Rubbing is racin!

@StrokerAce90 and yes, I know... I'll go to hell for this answer. *guilt*

Stephanie Davis (via Facebook) Jennifer Jo Cobb

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Tuesday, December 7th 'What If' Question

In just her first full season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Jennifer Jo Cobb got everyone's attention.

Cobb drives and owns her own team, which is underfunded, but that hasn't held them back. In 2010 she earned his best career finish at Texas, 14th, and then duplicated it at Darlington, one of the toughest if not the toughest track on the circuit. Her attitude and positive spirit have kept her team on the track, constantly digging and has kept the fans along for the ride and cheering the entire way.

At Talladega Super Speedway in October not only were her fans cheering but she might have had some others as well. The female of the series was sticking tough with the guys, working her way through the field and eventually making it to the top 10. It wasn't a fluke, Cobb's truck was strong enough to stick with the lead back for an entire fuel run and was strong enough to finish there as well.

Except luck wasn't on the No. 10 team's side.

Had they pitted one lap earlier Cobb may have earned her best career finish, instead it was a day to forget. Stretching the fuel mileage in fear of pitting alone and losing the lead pack, Cobb stayed on the track and ran out of fuel near the start-finish line. She had to limp back to pit road, going a lap down, and the day just went downhill from there.

Talladega was the one that got away, however it didn't hurt Cobb's chase for history at seasons end. She now goes into the record book as the highest finishing female in NASCAR point history, finishing the year 17th in points.

But ...

What If @JenJoCobb's team didn't stretch fuel mileage at Talladega and go a lap down. Would they have gotten their first top 10?

@NASCARJeannie #JJC would have absolutely gotten their first top ten. Bruce "the truck" was on the way to the top.

@Nascarnoll YES!!!!!!

@Riz23 YES!!!!!!

@StrokerAce90 Jen was standin on it at dega, truck was hooked up good, so yes, I think she would have had a top 10 finish... (or a big one)

@cruetten absolutely; but in the end, it doesn't matter how she got the finish. she got it, and no one can take it away from her!