2013 for Danica Patrick will forever be one of her most memorable years. The Stewart Haas Racing driver made history by becoming the first woman to qualify for the pole position for the Great American Race, the Daytona 500. But along with her on-track exploits, what the NASCAR community also remembers Patrick’s 2013 for is her infamous reaction during the NASCAR Award Ceremony.
Jay Mohr, just as was expected made a few jokes on almost every driver, laughed along. However, when Danica Patrick’s turn came, well, let’s just say she didn’t take the jokes well.
According to Sports Business Journal, Danica Patrick, while reading the teleprompter quite fast, was told by her fellow host, Adkins, to ease up on the speed, a pun on her racing background.
“You don’t have to read everything as fast as you possibly can. I’m still having a little trouble adjusting to you,” the musician added, to which Patrick replied, “It’s alright Trace, I’ll slow down every once in a while"