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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MAY 19: Danica Patrick, driver of the #13 Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet, reacts after locking up the 9th position during Indianapolis 500 qualifications on May 19, 2018, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MAY 19: Danica Patrick, driver of the #13 Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet, reacts after locking up the 9th position during Indianapolis 500 qualifications on May 19, 2018, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Amidst the gloomy NASCAR off-season, fans get a respite as former Stewart-Haas Racing sensation and the sport’s most successful lady driver, Danica Patrick, convey her good wishes to her ardent following. Reaching out to her fans, the driver-turned-entrepreneur took it to social media, where he shared her Thanksgiving celebrations.
The Sky Sports’ F1 presenter’s Instagram post certainly made the day a lot more memorable for her fans, despite facing backlash for her fan remarks during the highly anticipated F1 street race that went down in Sin City.
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‘Grateful’ Danica Patrick’s grand Thanksgiving celebration with ‘family’ catches the eyes of fans
Patrick might not be the most loved and adored NASCAR celebrity, but she sure is the sport’s most successful lady driver. While her on-track antics and her polarizing personality have made her a lot of haters, the 41-year-old has always been the center of attention. Though her vile comments on Martin Truex Jr made her a public enemy in the eyes of many hardcore fans, her stints have gotten her into the headlines even after her retirement in 2017 before she made a final appearance in 2018 at Daytona.
Now coming to the meat of the matter, Danica Patrick recently posted her Thanksgiving celebrations, spending a day cooking and wining with family and friends.
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The IG post essentially had 4 pictures in a thread with a wholesome caption that read, “First thing I say I am grateful for in my night time prayers is my family and friends. Yesterday I spend thanksgiving with friends that have become like family. ?? I hope everyone had a really great day. It?s my favorite holiday! Cooking and loved ones!”?
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Danica Patrick Vegas GP Fan Remarks Spark Controversy
It is no secret in the community about the love-or-hate relationship fans have with Danica Patrick. In fact, it’s her outspoken and brash ways that make her a unique individual, but it is also the reason why she is often subjected to hate. The recent F1 extravaganza in Las Vegas upped the ante as Patrick’s comments during the broadcast made headlines yet again for all the wrong reasons.
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While the weather tested the organization’s first-ever street course on the Vegas strip, the racing community was truly taken aback when F1 decided to evacuate the fans before the commencement of free practice #3. The controversial move sparked a wave of criticism as fans deemed they were shortchanged.

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July 22, 2023, Budapest, Hungary: American former professional racing driver Danica Patrick is seen in the paddock after the qualifying session of the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring, near Budapest. Budapest Hungary – ZUMAs197 20230722_zaa_s197_193 Copyright: xJurexMakovecx
However, Danica Patrick instead of stating the obvious, decided to whitewash the organizers. “Maybe it?ll drive them to get tickets for next year so that they can see the whole thing or buy a whole weekend pass,”?was what she had to say.
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Not only was the presenter’s comment insensitive and crude but it also made the situation worse as the incident itself was a blemish for the sport in general.
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