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Very few women have so far been able to get an opportunity to race. Even fewer have been able to get to the top, to the most elite of competitions in racing, such as NASCAR or Formula 1. But none of them have possibly achieved what Danica Patrick managed to during her time in racing.

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A role model for millions across the United States, many children who wished or aimed for racing in NASCAR have idolized Danica Patrick. But apart from racing, girls and women have looked up to her for her ability to break through glass ceilings and generational barriers.

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Patrick has raced in multiple different formats of racing, and multiple different Series. She started out in Formula racing in the United Kingdom. Patrick then switched to the IndyCar Series, where she entered the history books when she became the first woman to win a race in the Series.

She also holds the record for being the first woman to grab a pole position in the Cup Series. Patrick also has the most starts, the most laps led, and the most top 10 finishes in the Cup Series for a woman.

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Danica welcomed her sister’s new baby into the family, and she posted pictures on Instagram of the girls. Patrick’s post read “My sister and her husband have 4 girls now!!!!! Blake is such a sweet girl. 😇 💓”

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I can’t wait to teach them how to drive, dream big, and respectfully break the rules. Starting off with some red lipstick for the holiday program is a good place to start. Oh and we did posing practice for their family photos day. Last pic is the result. 😜”

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Those girls have great role models in their aunt and will definitely benefit from Danica’s existence in their life.

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Danica Patrick takes a wild view of sex

The former Stewart-Haas Racing driver has been off the tracks for a few years now, but she continues to make cameos and stay within the racing community through her analyst and commentating gigs.

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But those gigs aren’t the only media involvements the American has. She also hosts a famous podcast called the Pretty Intense Podcast. The podcast deals with a variety of issues and is not just limited to racing.

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In a recent episode with Chris Williamson, Danica and Chris spoke about dating, sex, and porn. While those topics might be delicate to deal with, she did have quite a wild view of one thing.

Williamson asked her, “Are you proposing the entire world limit having sex to just when women are ovulating?” Patrick replied, “No, when they’re not. Unless they want to have a baby.”

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An intrigued Williamson followed up with, “What would be the reason for that other than just for protection?”

“Well, you wouldn’t have to be on birth control. So you would more safe from a pregnancy standpoint. So the narrative changes around sex to being something that is done at specific times. You would now as a woman, track your cycle more. Men would too,” explained Danica.

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The guest felt that was a tyrannical and regressive way of thinking about things. What do you think about it?

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Abhay Tyagi is a Formula 1 and NASCAR author at EssentiallySports. Although he has completed his undergrad in Law and Management, he has confidently ventured into the exciting field of sports journalism. With a special affinity for Engineering and Speed, Abhay has always found the world of Motorsports quite exhilarating. Having been an avid follower of Motorsports for over 5 years now, he is an ardent supporter of Max Verstappen and hopes some other driver can soon challenge the Flying Dutchman so that the sport stays thrilling. Other than rooting for Verstappen and Red Bull, he loves to watch Manchester United play, and on other days, you can find him listening to Bon Iver and The Paper Kites.

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