Danica Patrick is regarded by most IndyCar Series aficionados as the best female open-wheel racer of all time.
Although she definitely ruffled some feathers and had some critics during her career, Patrick paved the way for a lot of women to become successful both in their sport and outside of it from a commercial perspective.
As a result of that, the 40-year-old has a lot of fans.
This week Patrick took to social media to share some wild photos from a recent vacation. They were an absolute hit.
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“How nice,” one person wrote.
“Very nice view,” a second person agreed.
“Take your time and soak up both the sunlight and the love,” a third person added.
One of the big qualities that Patrick has always possessed is a unique relatability. That is why her ex-beau, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, continues to not be over her.
Beyond that, it really can’t be overstated how much Patrick paved the way for female athletes to get paid. These days LSU star Olivia Dunne makes seven figures for posting things like her wild hotel room videos. That wasn’t a thing until Patrick made it one.
It doesn’t matter whether Patrick is posting her wild weekend outfits, provocative Christmas photos or memorable workout pictures, because she has such a loyal contingent of fans everything she does is frontpage news.
Pau’s gift to Vanessa. https://t.co/R8PFpkpGCx
— Game 7 (@game7__) February 3, 2023
Her most recent vacation was obviously no exception.
Patrick’s vulnerability, honesty and general way of being have maintained her star power all these years despite the fact that she retired in 2018.
If past is prologue, as far as the general cultural zeitgeist goes, Patrick isn’t going anywhere any time soon. What will she ultimately go viral for next? Time will tell.
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Charles Kruger has been credentialed to cover two Super Bowls, four NBA Finals, and one World Series. A 20-year veteran in the sports world, he has sources spanning the NBA, MLB, NFL, UFC and NASCAR. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Calif., he is Game 7’s go-to source for rumors surrounding the Lakers, Clippers and Dodgers.
