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Danica Patrick, a prominent figure in motorsports, boasts an impressive career with past stints in NASCAR and IndyCar, along with a memorable IndyCar victory. Her trailblazing journey has shattered gender barriers, serving as an inspiration to aspiring female racers. Her presence in NASCAR’s upper echelons has paved the way for young talents eager to emulate her success. Even in retirement, she remains an active and influential member of the motorsports community.

However, not all the attention on the former Cup series driver is positive. Her penchant for controversial statements has made her a polarizing figure within the racing world. Renowned for her unfiltered remarks, she often sparks controversy and finds herself at odds with many in the community.

Danica Patrick’s unfiltered take on Scottsdale

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Even recently, Patrick stirred controversy during the F1 race weekend in Hungary. When questioned by a young girl about her thoughts on women competing in Formula 1, Patrick’s response raised eyebrows.

She stated, “As I’ve always said in my whole career, it takes 100 guys to come through to find a good one, and then it takes 100 girls. That takes a long time to find a good one, right?”

While she was relatively safe until then, she took a deep dive into controversy as she didn’t stop there, further adding, “And at the end of the day, I think that the nature of the sport is masculine…the mindset it takes to be really good is something that’s not normal in a feminine mind, a female mind.” Needless to say, fans were far from pleased.

More recently, in another show of her forthright comments, Patrick recently hinted at her whereabouts on Instagram, revealing her presence in Phoenix, Arizona. While Scottsdale’s desert landscapes, adorned with hills, rock formations, and cacti, usually captivate many, it appears that Patrick isn’t particularly impressed.

In a bluntly worded Instagram post, she unveiled an unflattering feature of the state, leaving her followers questioning. Patrick even added an Instagram story, asking, “Why does it smell like smoke in Scottsdale???

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It seems her time in Arizona isn’t living up to her expectations. On the flip side, she has openly expressed her affection for another beauty, Talladega.

Patrick Cheering for Talladega Superspeedway action

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As NASCAR descended upon Alabama this weekend for an exhilarating showdown at the Talladega Superspeedway, there was little doubt that Patrick would be tuned in to catch the action. The racing enthusiast, despite her retirement from the sport, remains an avid follower of NASCAR and didn’t hold back in expressing her delight with the Superspeedway action.

She took to her Instagram Story to share her enthusiasm, posting the photo finish image capturing the 0.012 margin difference between the Fords of Ryan Blaney and Kevin Harvick. Accompanying the image was a caption that encapsulated the excitement of Talladega perfectly, as she wrote, “Always an exciting finish at ‘dega.”

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With Danica Patrick, you never know what racing storm she’ll navigate next. Would you like to see more of her during race weekends?