Maybe question marks and exclamation points are the most basic grammatical attractions that a mundane sentence or title can hope for, but when the subject is hot and strong—then any emphasis seems proper. Take a look at the following quote from NHRA’s female star Funny Car driver Ashley Force Hood.
“We need a little girl power over there in NASCAR!” Force Hood said.
Note how the exclamation point doesn’t overpower the words in the sentence. The statement justifies the accent.
“For me the most important thing is performing and having the ability and having the resources to get there faster.” Patrick said. “So when it’s a top team calling, it makes it more attractive.”
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No need for a question mark here. Patrick has stated her case for a possible move to NASCAR in one short sentence. Her focus is having the ability to go to NASCAR and then having the resources to back up her ability as she proves her worth through performance. No need for an exclamation point either as she has calmly defined her thoughts.
“I’m very flattered everyone is curious,” Patrick said recently. “It’s interesting to me as well. Do I stay where I am? Do I try to change? It’s all about evaluating options, and I think that’s something any good business person does.”
Force Hood pondered Patrick’s move and compared it to her drag racing world.
“If she does make the decision to move to NASCAR, I’m sure it’s something that she’s been thinking about for a long time and not something that people have pushed her to do. I’m sure that there will be a learning curve in driving a different type of car and driving alongside a different group of people but as with anything, if it is something that she wants enough she’ll battle through that and be a great competitor in NASCAR.
“Drag racing is very different from other types of motorsports so I would never even consider changing as I love racing because I love the speeds we hit, and the intense short spurts of racing. However Indy Car is more similar to NASCAR so I can see why drivers make the switch. If she makes the move, I wish her luck.”
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