18 Images Of Danica Patrick After Her Retirement From Nascar
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Danica Patrick has accomplished a lot of things over the course of her career as a race car driver. One of her biggest accomplishments is becoming the highest ranked woman in the history of the sport, which has always been dominated by men. In fact, Patrick’s win at the Indy Japan 300 in 2008 was the first time a female driver won an IndyCar series. While Patrick has been an inspiration for female drivers around the world, she has also made a lot of waves outside of NASCAR.
Along with her successes in racing, Patrick has tried her hand in a lot of different ventures. This includes delving into the fitness world by writing her own book and working with celebrity chefs to create a lineup of healthy recipes. Patrick has also experienced a lot of success as a model and has posed for some of the world’s most popular magazines, including Sports Illustrated. Taken together, Patrick has been able to build a pretty impressive fan base that remains as loyal as ever.
Although Patrick announced her retirement last year — and is set to drive in her final race this May — she has a lot to look forward to after her NASCAR career is over. Not only does she have several promising projects in the works, but she’s also heating things up with NFL star and Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers. With Patrick’s future looking brighter than ever, here’s a look at 18 images that prove she doesn’t need NASCAR any longer.
18. Patrick Heats Things Up In The Kitchen
Earlier this year, Patrick made her debut on ABC The Chew and once again showed off her amazing cooking skills. The NASCAR star shared a pic of herself posing on the set of the show looking as beautiful as ever. She told fans to make sure and tune in to her episode for a chance to see her make an apple crumble inside a cast-iron skillet.
The appearance on the show was part of Patrick’s promotional tour for her new book, Pretty Intense. The book contains over 50 recipes that are meant to go along with her workout programs. The apple crumble is one of the recipes featured in the book, and it looked delicious when Patrick was done. Now if only we could replicate her success we’d be good to go.
17. GoDaddy Lands Patrick
Between Patrick’s iconic status within the racing world and her large fan base, she has quickly become of the top celebrity spokeswomen in sports. That’s one reason why the website company GoDaddy hired Patrick to become the face of their brand. That hasn’t changed in light of Patrick’s retirement.
A few weeks before her final NASCAR race in Dayton, Patrick shared a gorgeous pic of her wearing a green fire suit with the GoDaddy brand displayed prominently. This might be one of the last times Patrick wears the suit, but it probably won’t be the last time we see her promoting GoDaddy. Although Patrick clearly doesn’t need the money, continuing the sponsorship is yet another reason why she doesn’t need to get behind the wheel of race car anymore.
16. Patrick Launches Website
Between Patrick’s love for yoga and writing a workout book, she legitimately has a chance of launching a successful career in the fitness world after she’s done racing. She’s already laid the foundation for her book and fitness website, prettyintense.com, and she’s got a large enough following to make it a success.
Shortly after releasing her new website, Patrick shared this sultry pic of her jumping in the air wearing nothing but her underwear. It’s clear that Patrick adores her body, but it sounds like she’s more interested in sharing her fitness secrets than anything else. Hopefully, Patrick’s workout routine will not change once she’s done racing so that she can continue to show off her ripped body for all the world to enjoy.
15. A Good Luck Kiss From Rodgers
Things did not end well for Patrick’s last NASCAR race as she wrecked in the second stage, but at least her boyfriend Aaron Rodgers was on hand to offer some support. Right before this year’s Daytona 500, Patrick shared a sweet pic of her kissing the Green Bay Packers quarterback for good luck.
Although Patrick was not able to finish her NASCAR career with a win, she still has one more race before quitting the track for good. The NASCAR star is set to race in the Indianapolis 500 in May in what will likely be her final appearance behind the wheel of a race car. Patrick and Rodgers confirmed their heated romance in January and first met in 2012 while attending the ESPY Awards.
20. Wine Taster
Apart from yoga, one of Patrick’s other favorite past-times is enjoying a tasty glass of wine. In this pic from June of 2017, Patrick posed with a few friends at a vineyard in Napa Valley. The ladies smiled big for the camera as they sipped their wine overlooking an amazing view of the valley. With a mostly empty decanter resting between them, it is safe to say that they had a lot of fun on the trip.
This, of course, is not the only pic of Patrick with a glass of wine on this list and it probably won’t be the last one she shares on social media. We do not know if she would ever consider sponsoring her own label, but it looks like she has a growing passion for the drink.
14. Migraine Advocate
Patrick has enjoyed a lot of success over the years, but she didn’t get where she’s at without overcoming some major hurdles. This includes her history of migraine trouble. Back in September, Patrick opened up about suffering through severe headaches and revealed that she is now partnering with Excedrin to help raise awareness. Patrick posed alongside a bottle of the migraine drug and assured fans that it is okay to talk about headaches in public settings. She also admitted that she suffers from migraines on a regular basis.
“I suffer from migraines, and most of us don’t talk about it. That’s why I’m working with @Exedrin to talk about migraines in the workplace and to encourage coworkers to talk openly about them,” she wrote alongside the pic.
13. Inside Patrick’s Gorgeous Home
Although Patrick has a lot of options for after she leaves NASCAR, she really doesn’t need to do anything after retirement. One look at her house makes it clear that she’s already amassed a vast fortune in her career. Her backyard alone is more beautiful than most people’s houses and probably costs more than the average home as well. Not only does it have a fantastic looking pool and view but it also features a covered patio with what looks like an enormous outdoor kitchen. If her house is anything like her backyard, then Patrick could sit back and enjoy the rest of her life in comfort. But given her competitive nature, we are guessing that is not what Patrick has planned for her life after racing.
12. Patrick Spends Time With Kids
With Patrick’s final race only a few months away, she’ll have more free time to spend with friends and family. We already know that Patrick loves her sister’s two kids and will likely be spending a lot more time with them in coming months. Given how Patrick is now in her mid-thirties, this could also be a motivating factor behind her retirement.
There’s no telling what will become of her romance with Aaron Rodgers, but there’s a strong chance that Patrick wants to have kids of her own. Based on the pics she shares of her nieces, it’s clear that Patrick is excellent with kids. That doesn’t mean she’ll have children when she retires, but there’s a good chance it happens at some point.
11. Farmer Patrick
Patrick is used to driving at high speeds on the race track, but who would have guessed she’s at home taking it easy on a tractor. The racing icon shared a photo of herself driving an old Ford tractor at a winery in the summer of 2017. She even took a moment to toast a wine class and looked utterly comfortable throttling down for once. We don’t know if Patrick has any desire to start a farm, but she’s apparently a fan of wine. In fact, this isn’t the first wine photo she’s shared on social media. Perhaps after she’s done with racing this year, she’ll look into investing in a vineyard. If she does, it’s safe to say that she won’t be breaking any speed limits on a tractor anytime soon.
10. Patrick Broadcasts Pocono 400
Given Patrick’s background in racing, it makes sense that she stays connected to the sport in some manner. What better way to do that than get in the NASCAR broadcast booth? Even better, Patrick got her first taste of analyzing a race during the 2017 Pocono 400, and she did a great job.
Prior to the race, Patrick shared a quick shot of herself posing inside the broadcast booth, and it looked like she was having a blast watching the race from the stands. She also sounded like a natural when the race started and could quickly start a career as a broadcaster. Considering her massive fan base, Patrick would be a sound choice to broadcast races on Fox if she ever needs to make a living after retirement.
9. Patrick Writes A Book
When she isn’t busy working out or appearing on reality chef shows, Patrick spends a lot of her time writing. In the summer of 2017, Patrick shared this photo of the cover of her brand-new workout book, Pretty Intense. The race car star admitted that the project took a lot of time to complete and wasn’t easy. She also promised that she'd be coming out with more books. We don’t know what Patrick is working on next, but it’ll probably have something to do with health. Her first book featured three sections that explored mental and physical aspects of life as well as food. The food part also featured over 50 recipes tailored to work alongside Patrick’s 12-week workout plan.
8. Trisha Yearwood Teams Up With Patrick
Looking good in front of the cameras is only the tip of the iceberg for Patrick. Along with being a great driver, Patrick also knows how to handle herself in the kitchen. The Indy star shared an exciting photo of herself and celebrity chef Trisha Yearwood earlier this year, leaving fans to wonder if Patrick is planning on releasing her own line of recipes. Patrick sounded thrilled to cook with Yearwood and captioned the photo by revealing she and Yearwood bonded on the set of Trisha Southern Kitchen.
The only thing missing from the photo is getting a chance to taste what Yearwood and Patrick cooked up. Here’s to hoping Patrick and Yearwood team up again in the future and share their favorite recipes with fans.
7. Warrior By Danica
Speaking of working out, Patrick does have her very own line of workout attire called Warrior by Danica. A few months ago, the race car star shared a pic of her posing with three other ladies while wearing her signature leggings. The ladies had their backs towards the camera in the photo, but fans were quick to point out Patrick standing second from left.
Granted, with Patrick standing at 5 feet 2 inches, it was easy to spot her small frame out of the lineup. But even with a small stature, Patrick looked amazing in the leggings, and we’re confident that she’ll have no troubles selling them. In fact, she could probably make a living on her workout clothes alone if she wanted, especially if she keeps pumping out products like this.
6. Patrick Bounces Back
It’s no secret that Patrick is one of the toughest women in the world. After experiencing a nasty crash in a race last spring, Patrick bounced back by sharing a pre-workout pic on social media. Patrick posed in front of a whiteboard that listed the workouts she planned on finishing that day. While Patrick admitted that she might be demanding too much of herself, she also assured fans that it was time to get back into the swing of things.
Patrick’s loyal fan base offered plenty of words of encouragement, and many were happy just to see that Patrick was alright following the wreck. If Patrick brings this kind of dedication and fearlessness to life after racing, then it’s a sure bet that she’ll be just fine without NASCAR.
5. Patrick’s’ Unofficial Coke Endorsement
Apart from falling back on modeling or hooking up with NFL superstars, Patrick could always get into the world of endorsements after her racing career is in the books. Last spring, Patrick posted a short clip of her holding two coke bottles that featured her first and last name.
The GIF got a pretty good reaction from Patrick’s Instagram followers, some of whom thought it was great that she was still promoting herself. Although there were a few negative comments on the pic, we’re pretty sure Patrick’s fans wouldn’t mind seeing her in a few more commercials, especially after her last race this May. Patrick may have made a lot of money racing, but she certainly has a chance to increase her fortunes in years to come.
4. Patrick’s Private Jet
Being on the NASCAR circuit means a lot of traveling pretty much all year round. Luckily for Patrick, she has access to her own private jet whenever she needs to be in a place in a hurry. On one of those trips in the fall of 2017, Patrick posed with a few friends on board the jet while holding a delicious chocolate covered strawberry. Patrick wrote that the strawberries help her take her mind off wrecking cars, which aren’t the cheapest to replace (not to mention the danger factor). Based on the photo, Patrick is clearly comfortable with flying, not to mention that she’s got enough money to buy a private jet. And you get bonus points if you notice the German Shepherd photo bombing under Patrick’s table.
3. Aaron Rodgers Gets Cozy With Patrick
When it comes to her personal life, Patrick was involved in a 5-year romance with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. until they parted ways late in 2017. Following the breakup, rumors began to swirl that Patrick was seeing Aaron Rodgers and the couple confirmed their romance early this year. After they came clean about the relationship, Rodgers showed up at the Dayton 500 and whisked Patrick off to Mexico after the race was over.
The two were caught exchanging some serious PDA at a resort in Mexico and didn’t seem to mind that the cameras were watching. There’s no telling where Patrick’s relationship with Rodgers is headed – he is also coming off a lengthy romance with actress Olivia Munn – but it’s clear that things are starting to heat up.
19. Yoga By Patrick
In case you are not aware, Patrick is a huge fan of doing yoga on a regular basis. In fact, yoga is an essential part of Patrick’s workout program and helps her stay in incredible shape throughout the year. Her Instagram is filled with shots of her doing different yoga poses, like the time when she casually grabbed her foot with both hands while balancing on one leg.
While the pose would be a great accomplishment for most people, Patrick admitted that it’s only the start of her yoga goals. She also wants to be able to touch her head and shoulder with her foot, which sounds like a crazy way to challenge herself. If everything fails, Patrick could always fall back and become a yoga instructor.
