Former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick recently criticized U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris for her inconsistent stance on the gun buyback program. Patrick openly called out Harris for what she described as a “flip-flop,” labeling it one of the many lies the vice president has allegedly told.
Danica Patrick, who made her mark as both a NASCAR and IndyCar racer, has transitioned into a successful career in media since her retirement from motorsports. She currently works as a pundit for Sky Sports F1 and has also contributed to NBC Sports’ coverage of the prestigious Indianapolis 500. Patrick remains highly active on social media, where she promotes healthy living and regularly engages with her followers. Her ‘Pretty Intense’ podcast, as well as her fitness and wellness content on Instagram, have garnered a considerable following, with nearly one million people keeping up with her posts.
In one of her recent Instagram stories, Patrick shared her thoughts on a video featuring Kamala Harris, who is running in the 2024 presidential race. The video highlighted Harris’ stance on the controversial gun buyback program, which Patrick commented on directly. Reposting the clip, Patrick expressed her frustration, stating, “Just one of many lies,” referring to what she perceives as Harris’ lack of consistency and truthfulness on the matter.
The video that Patrick shared featured Harris discussing her views on the gun buyback program, which has been a contentious issue in the U.S. political landscape. By reposting and adding her own thoughts, Patrick entered into a broader political conversation, something she’s been known to do occasionally through her social media platforms.
Before her foray into media and social commentary, Danica Patrick was best known for her achievements in the world of motorsports. Originally from Wisconsin, Patrick became one of the most successful women in the history of the IndyCar Series, with a defining moment coming in 2008 when she secured a historic victory at the Indy Japan 300, making her the only woman to ever win an IndyCar race.
Her move from open-wheel racing in IndyCar to NASCAR’s top-tier stock car racing division presented an entirely new set of challenges. However, Patrick embraced the opportunity with enthusiasm. During a 2011 press conference, she talked about the excitement and difficulties of transitioning to NASCAR, stating, “I just really enjoy driving the cars. I enjoy racing the cars. I enjoy the challenge. I like how the car changes over a race. I like how the track changes. I like how many pit stops there are and the strategy of pitting for tires at the end or maybe not, keeping track position. There’s just a lot of really interesting things I think that make a race. And I like racing them, and that’s what my decision really came down to.”
Patrick’s time in NASCAR proved to be groundbreaking as well. After competing in the Xfinity Series with JR Motorsports, she moved up to the Cup Series, driving for Stewart-Haas Racing. In her first full-time season, she achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first woman ever to secure the pole position at the prestigious Daytona 500. Patrick went on to finish eighth in the race, which remains the highest finish for any woman in the history of the “Great American Race.” Over her NASCAR career, she accumulated the most top-ten finishes, starts, and laps led by a woman in the series.
Since retiring from racing in 2017, Danica Patrick has continued to expand her professional portfolio. In addition to her work as a motorsports broadcaster, she has built a successful business empire, which includes her own clothing line, a luxury candle collection, and a wine label. Her diverse career and willingness to speak her mind, as demonstrated by her recent comments on Kamala Harris, have helped her remain a prominent figure in both sports and popular culture.
