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Danica Patrick Reveals the “Holy Sh*t! Am I Ready for This?” Moments Amidst the Huge Hole NASCAR Caused in Her Life

Published 09/03/2022, 9:30 AM EDT

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It’s unquestionable that the thrill, the adrenaline, and the overall fun a racecar driver gets is something that could be tough to substitute after they close that chapter of their life. Yet, many former drivers do find that replacement, something Danica Patrick recently opened up about.

The former NASCAR driver described how she has managed to find “the edge” again; although this time, it’s not as sharp as it used to be while she was racing cars.

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“I don’t have much sharp edges as I used to but the podcast is a total learning experience,” she said. “When I talk to somebody like doctors, I want to keep up. I want it to be a great interview and sometimes I’m like, ‘Holy s**t, am I ready for this?'”

“Someone like a Jordan Peterson like, ‘Am I ready for this?'”

Patrick also mentioned the other things she’s done in her retirement, like going on an adventure with Bear Grylls, jumping out of helicopters, and pulling herself across canyons.

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When Bear Grylls commented on a note by Danica Patrick

Danica Patrick has always been the vocal one. When she was active as a racecar driver in NASCAR, she was always at the forefront of several issues. And even in her retirement, she is still the outspoken person she is.

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And being outspoken doesn’t always mean retaliation or rebellion. Sometimes it also means humility and being vulnerable, something she recently proved once again through an Instagram note.

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The intimate note Patrick posted addressed her problems and struggles that surround her struggles with her self-esteem because of how she looks. The struggles that led her to breast implants, something that further caused bigger health issues.

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Her note was so honest and brave that even Bear Grylls commented, “You’re amazing…”

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Shaharyar Khan Chauhan

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Shaharyar is an F1 & NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. A graduate in Journalism from Amity University, he has been a passionate follower of motorsports for a better part of the decade. A Max Verstappen and Ferrari supporter, he dreams of a pairing of the two in future.
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Ankit Sharma