Danica Patrick is a retired American professional racing driver, and is the most successful woman in the history of American, open-wheel racing, and her victory in in the 2008 Indy Japan 300, is the only win by a woman in the IndyCar Series race.
Danica Patrick is a globally recognized racing driver who is considered to be one among the 5 best female race car driver ever
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In a 2017 article for The Guardian, Andrew Lawrence described Patrick as "an anti-Mulan" who infiltrated and thrived in a male environment while accentuating her womanhood. He also said she is "an instrument of male and female fantasy, the sports pinup who grinds harder for feminism, day-to-day, than the great Billie Jean King ever could." Henry Hutton of the Independent Tribune noted that when Patrick entered IndyCar in 2005, she rapidly became a pop culture icon largely due to her gender and modelling, but her driver profile depreciated from car problems, racetrack accidents and non competitiveness. She is outspoken, and quick-tempered, but self-deprecating.
Patrick has been on the cover of FHM, Sports Illustrated, TV Guide and ESPN-The Magazine and has been ranked highly on beauty lists and in polls, about female athletes.
She was also voted the sexiest athlete in the Victoria's Secret 'What is Sexy' list.
In 2005, she married physical therapist, Paul Hospenthal, but they divorced in 2013.
From November 2012 to December 2017, she was in a relationship with fellow driver, Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
But since, February 2018, she has been in a relationship with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Danica Patrick Net Worth, Salary, Earnings and Endorsements
Danica Patrick's net worth is estimated to be $60 million.
In 2017, she was listed as the 7th richest NASCAR driver. She recorded a total earning of $12.2 million, and $7.2 million in salary.
A lot of her income, is from her endorsements, such as Go Daddy, Coco-Cola, Chevrolet, Peak Antifreeze, Nationwide Insurance, and many more.
She also owns various businesses, including a clothing line which she launched in 2017, 'Warrior by Danica Patrick', as well as a Californian Vineyard which produces Somnium Wine.
| Age | 37 |
| Source of Wealth | Racing, Investment, Business - Clothing line, Endorsements |
| Endorsements | Go Daddy, Coco-Cola, Chevrolet, Peak Antifreeeze, Nationwide Insurance etc |
| Salary | $7.2 million |
| House | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Marital Status | Divorced, but currently in a relationship with Aaron Rodgers |
| Children | None |
