When the divorce of Danica Patrick became official in January (it was announced in November), the Danica Patrick Ricky Stenhouse Jr. relationship that had likely been going on for some time went public. Wow a romantic relationship between two NASCAR drivers, how's that going to play out? Of course, Danica Patrick Ricky Stenhouse Jr (I don't have a cute hybrid couple name for … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick Ricky Stenhouse Jr romance inspiring funny NASCAR soundbites
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Danica Patrick’s Super Bowl 47 ad: video
There was some talk that the recently divorced Danica Patrick was also going to to cut ties with Go Daddy, but she decided to renew with them instead. She shot a new Super Bowl ad, and released a preview via Twitter today. The spot seems to have an aviation theme. She tweeted: … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick’s Super Bowl 47 ad: video
Danica Patrick has highest finish ever at Texas
In her first race working with new crew chief Tony Gibson, Danica Patrick finished a career-best 24th in the AAA Texas 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. Patrick, who drives the No. 10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet for Tommy Baldwin Racing via a collaborative agreement with Stewart-Haas Racing, improved upon her previous best of 25th in … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick has highest finish ever at Texas
Danica Patrick wrecks herself in failed retaliation attempt (video)
Danica Patrick has crashed again. She wasn't thrilled of the way Landon Cassill was racing against her, but when she took action, she ended up in the fence with a badly damaged car. She violated a couple basic rules of NASCAR … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick wrecks herself in failed retaliation attempt (video)
Danica Patrick disappointed in her NASCAR Nationwide results this season
Danica Patrick readily admits her rookie season in NASCAR hasn't exactly set the world afire. Making the transition from IndyCar to stock cars can be difficult for anyone, and she's aware that her results haven't exactly been stellar. She was quoted in Auto Week: … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick disappointed in her NASCAR Nationwide results this season
Danica Patrick readies for Chicagoland Speedway return (interview)
It wasn’t quite planned this way, but it was close. Danica Patrick will finally make a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start during the day – unless Mother Nature once again decides to change things, of course. Patrick has made five Sprint Cup starts – all under the bright lights – as her races in February at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, in May at Darlington (S.C.) … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick readies for Chicagoland Speedway return (interview)
Danica Patrick pre-Atlanta race interview
Atlanta Motor Speedway is considered one of the fastest tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series circuit, and for good reason. Geoff Bodine set the track record in November 1997 when he qualified in the top spot at 197.478 mph. And, in March 2010, Dale Earnhardt Jr., hit 192.761 mph en route to winning the pole. … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick pre-Atlanta race interview
Danica Patrick prepares for Montreal race this weekend
Danica Patrick is ready to run her #7 Go Daddy Chevrolet Impala in the NAPA Auto Parts 200 (74 laps / 200.46 miles) this Saturday at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Coverage begins at 2 EST on ESPN. Here's what Patrick had to say: “Every weekend is its own weekend. Things can change and you are presented with different obstacles every time you show up at the … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick prepares for Montreal race this weekend
Danica Patrick prepares for Chicagoland, “hometown” track (interview)
Danica Patrick has 17 starts on the NASCAR season with one top ten finish, an average start of 13.6 and average finish of 19.9. She's currently ninth in the NASCAR Nationwide Series points standings. Patrick’s position makes her the all-time highest ranked female in NNS competition this late into the season. This weekend at the STP 300, the Roscoe, Illinois (90 miles … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick prepares for Chicagoland, “hometown” track (interview)
Danica Patrick discusses adjustment from IndyCar to NASCAR
Danica Patrick appeared with fellow NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Justin Allgaier at Chicago's Oak Street Beach a couple days ago. The Roscoe, Illinois native left open wheel racing for stock car racing this year, and talked about some of the differences between the two, and the adjustment in general. "Leaving IndyCar and the difference between … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick discusses adjustment from IndyCar to NASCAR