Danica Patrick has marked her last year with an entry into conservative politics. From appearing at
Turning Point USA
to
endorsing President Donald Trump
, the former driver hasn’t shied from the spotlight.
Now, the 43-year-old has revealed she’s visiting the nation’s capital for a handful of “meetings” that will “help the American people.”
“Had a great couple [of] days on the hill,” Patrick posted alongside photos of herself on X Wednesday morning. “Lots of meetings (not to run for office!) but to work on passions and projects that will help American people.”
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As a driver, Patrick accomplished a series of firsts. She was the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race (2008 Indy Japan 300) and boasts the best finish by a woman in both the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500.
She finished as high as 34th one season in the
NASCAR
Cup Series and fifth in IndyCar. She stopped racing full-time in 2015 and has since transitioned to commentary.
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Patrick announced 2024 was the first time she voted, as the former IndyCar winner cast her ballot for Donald Trump. She explained on the Riley Gaines podcast (via Outkick) how she became curious about politics.
“It felt like a calling. I’d love to hear some of your perspective on how it all feels because it’s been a tidal wave of change in what you do and how people see you. Standing up for something is a powerful thing because it’s when you’re in your truth,”
Patrick said
.
“When you’re in your truth, you’re quite magnetic. It gains momentum really fast, because when we’re doing what’s meant for us, the universe just lines things up for us. It went really quickly for me. It was a little over a year ago that I went to my first ever political event, which was AmFest here in Phoenix.”
“I didn’t know who Charlie Kirk was. I never paid attention to politics and quite specially have been avoiding the news since 2018. I just watched YouTube and spiritual information, but not the news. After going to that event, I posted some photos of my sister and I,” she continued.
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“It [her post] said, ‘I love this country.’ That was a divisive comment to so many, which was ridiculous. I then met Tucker Carlson and went on his show in the beginning of January. I came back from Florida and Charlie reached out to go on his show. I was like, ‘Well, I guess I’m in politics now.’”
