Former NASCAR and IndyCar star Danica Patrick has garnered attention after announcing her decision to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, marking her first time voting. During a town hall event in Greensboro, North Carolina, alongside Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance, she emphasized the significance of her vote.
“I’ve never voted before, but this time around, I have to vote. It’s that important,” Patrick stated.
Vance quickly confirmed her support, asking, “You’re voting for us, right?” to which she enthusiastically replied, “1,000%. If I could vote twice, I would.” Vance humorously reminded the audience, “We don’t do that, we’re Republicans. We only vote legally, one time.”
Currently serving as a Formula One analyst, Patrick also encouraged attendees to bring friends to the polls, suggesting this as a way to “vote twice the legal way.” She has become an active supporter of Trump’s re-election campaign, moderating events such as the "Reclaim America Tour" in Las Vegas, where she appeared alongside notable figures like former US Representative Tulsi Gabbard and ex-presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., both of whom have endorsed Trump.
Patrick has sparked controversy with some of her endorsements, notably expressing admiration for Andrew Tate, a figure facing serious legal issues. Defending her support on social media, she remarked, “I love people who say what they want, regardless of the outcome. And I think he’s right a lot.” In addition to her political engagements, Patrick remains a significant presence in motorsports, famously becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar race at the 2008 Indy Japan 300.
Danica Patrick Career
Patrick entered NASCAR in 2010, initially competing in the Nationwide Series (now Xfinity Series). She made her debut in the NASCAR Cup Series at the 2012 Daytona 500, where she became the first woman to earn a pole position for a Sprint Cup race in 2013. That year, she also led laps during the Daytona 500 and finished eighth—her highest placement in that event.
Over her seven-year NASCAR career, Patrick participated in 191 Cup Series races without securing a win but achieved multiple top-ten finishes. She is recognized for setting records for female drivers, including most top-ten finishes and laps led. Patrick retired from full-time racing after the 2017 season but made her final appearances at both the 2018 Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500 before stepping away from competitive racing entirely.
