“How quickly things can change” - Danica Patrick reacts to Walmart’s major policy shift

Danica Patrick, a former NASCAR and IndyCar driver, commented on Walmart’s major shift in policy, which includes removing its diversity initiatives and halting some LGBTQ-related merchandise sales. The retail giant announced this week changes to its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives following discussions with conservative activist Robby Starbuck.

Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, also ended certain third-party sellers listing LGBTQ-themed items on their website. They also announced that it wouldn't renew a racial equity center that was created following the death of George Floyd in 2020.

Danica Patrick, who has a huge following on social media, took to Instagram to share her perspective on Walmart’s decision. She wrote:

“My my How quickly things can change”

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Danica Patrick is regarded as one of the most accomplished female drivers of all time. She was known for her racing career in the IndyCar Series and NASCAR. Her victory in the 2008 Indy Japan 300 made her the only female driver to win a race in the IndyCar series.

Additionally, she records the best finishing position of third at the prestigious Indianapolis 500 and eighth at NASCAR’s Crown Jewel event, the Daytona 500, the best by any female driver in the sport's history.

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When Danica Patrick’s father praised her daughter for being an exceptionally talented female driver

After retiring from racing in 2018, Danica Patrick left her legacy of being the most successful female racing car driver in history. She's an inspiration for many young female racers to pursue careers in a male-dominated sport.

Earlier this year, former NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace talked with Danica Partick’s father, T.J. Patrick, in his own podcast, “The Kenny Wallace Conversation.”

During the podcast, Patrick’s father praised her for having exceptionally talent and capability as a driver in a male-dominated sport ever since its inception. Mr. Patrick also mentioned that her daughter has the guts to beat many male IndyCar or stock car drivers.

“I know, and the right people know, if you put her in a race car, she is going to be almost if not quicker than any guy in an Indy Car, in a stock car...in the right circumstances, she can do it. You don't make it to the top level by being average,” T.J. Patrick told Kenny Wallace.

The 42-year-old Beloit, Wisconsin, native is currently busy hosting her own podcast called “Pretty Intense” on YouTube and has been working with Sky Sports as a F1 commentator.