In motorsports, few women have been able to create a legacy that is remembered for ages to come. Danica Patrick has been one of them. No stranger to earning herself a spot in the limelight wherever she went, Patrick remains a strong voice in the industry, rarely shying away from speaking her mind.
But while all of that goes on, what has she been up to lately, and what has Patrick been doing in her professional career?
What Has Danica Patrick Been Up to in Recent Years?
In her prime racing days, Patrick was the epitome of female competitors in NASCAR, as she became the first woman to achieve pole position for the Daytona 500 (in 2013). Furthermore, she also holds the record for the most top 10 finishes by a woman in the Cup Series with seven.
But with all that behind her, how has the 43-year-old passed the time?
Aside from being a trailblazer in motorsports, thanks to her standing as the richest female NASCAR star of all time, Patrick has also established a multi-million dollar fortune for herself. Per Celebrity Net Worth, the retired Cup Series driver has a net worth of around $80 million from prize money, sponsorships, and business ventures.
Most of her net worth is derived from a wide variety of businesses that Patrick owns, including her Napa Valley Vineyard, Somnium. She also owns an athleisure brand named “Warrior by Danica Patrick” and runs a weekly podcast called “Pretty Intense.”
Patrick also dipped her toes into the luxury scented candle business, launching “Voyant by Danica” in 2022.
Away from her businesses, the 43-year-old has been an active personality in the media and entertainment world, having even made her on-screen debut with “CSI: NY.” Patrick has since also been featured in shows like “The Simpsons.”
Moreover, she has been a successful author with two published pieces and has been a presenter in NASCAR, IndyCar, and even Formula 1.
At 43, Patrick’s relationships have often been a matter of public scrutiny. In 2005, Paul E. Hospenthal and Patrick got married, but the marriage could only last eight years, with the couple filing for divorce in 2013.
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After that, she dated fellow NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Following this came Patrick’s most high-profile relationship, dating NFL icon Aaron Rodgers. The relationship lasted two years (2018-2020), with the former driver recently revealing that the entire episode was emotionally abusive for her.
Having briefly dated businessman Carter Comstock after that, Patrick confirmed she is single.
Patrick continues to dabble in business while occasionally jumping into entertainment as a presenter. She often voices her expert opinion on matters that require it.