It is a dream for many people to compete in NASCAR, but only some succeed at the elite level. The number of women who have competed is an even smaller number, but without a doubt, Danica Patrick is the most successful of all female drivers in NASCAR history.
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Danica Patrick has broken her fair share of records during her time. After switching to European road racing at the start of his careershe announced herself with her magnificent performance at the Indianapolis 500 in 2005. She finished 4th and became the first woman to lead a lap and land a top 5 finish at the prestigious event.
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She moved to Cup Series race in 2013. During her time in the competition, she became the first woman to achieve pole position when she finished on pole at Daytona 500 in 2013. This race also made her the highest ranked woman in the Daytona 500, as she finished the race in 8th position.
Danica Patrick Trademarks and Commercial Enterprises
DanicaThe success of during her racing career, coupled with her huge fanbase and general popularity, makes her an excellent brand ambassador for businesses. While she was running, SportsPro repeatedly named her to the media’s 50 Most Marketable Athletes list.
The 40-year-old has thus organized a multitude of promotional and marketing campaigns over the past 10 to 20 years. She has been the brand ambassador for major multinational companies such as AirTran Airways, Secret, Nationwide Insurance and Tissot. Chevrolet, Coca-Cola, Hot Wheels, Go Daddy, Nature’s Basket and Lyft are also on the illustrious list.
Patrick has also ventured into several successful entrepreneurial ventures. She founded her own wine brand, Somnium, which is Latin for “dream”. The brand produces wine from its vineyards in St Helena, California.
Danica has also launched a sportswear collection in collaboration with G-III Apparel Group. The brand is called “Danica Patrick’s Warrior”. It’s a tribute to the Native American mythology she experienced during her formative years in Arizona.
Danica Patrick Net worth and Salary
In 2017, around the time she was about to retire from NASCAR, she peaked in terms of salary. According to reports, she was the seventh richest driver on the circuit, earning $12.2 million.
Another internet source reports it current net worth be in the base ballpark of $80 million. Obviously, his retirement from NASCAR hasn’t affected his ability to make big money.
His other sources of income apart from his endorsements and business ventures include his instagram account, which has more than 900,000 subscribers. She also regularly releases the “Pretty Intense Podcast” on her Youtube channel, which has nearly 200,000 subscribers.
Danica has also served on analyst teams and commentary panels in NASCAR. Over the past two years, she has also, on and off, presented on the F1 grid for Sky Sports F1 during the United States GP.
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Danica Jetson’s flying saucer is reminiscent of home
She is a celebrity; she’s a superstar, and she lives and watches every moment of it. The 40-year-old finished her new home in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2018. It has all the glitz, glamor and taste you expect from a star like Danica.
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The 8,300 square foot mansion in Arizona isn’t the only real estate that Danica and Aaron Rodgers have in their books. In 2019, the couple also purchased a $28 million beach house in Malibu.
