“I was waiting for the perfect situation”: When Danica Patrick expressed her feelings after achieving her persistent decade-long ‘dream’

Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Danica Patrick is known for her record for the highest finish by a female driver in the Indy 500, but she is also an entrepreneur. In 2017, Patrick introduced a new athleisure apparel brand, 'Warrior by Danica Patrick.' Later in an interview, she expressed her feelings about achieving her decade-long dream.

Patrick has held many wins as a woman in American auto racing and has the most starts, laps led, and top-ten finishes, followed by a pole position in the Cup Series. She became the Rookie of the Year in the Indy 500 in 2005 before being adjudged the NASCAR Nationwide Series Most Popular driver in 2012. She took her retirement from full-time racing in 2017 before officially retiring in 2018.

During the 2017 season, despite being busy with her other ventures, including her wellness book, 'Pretty Intense,' Danica Patrick launched her online apparel brand the following year and achieved her childhood dream.

In the interview, Patrick highlighted that she has been interested in fashion and clothes since she was a 'little girl.' The former NASCAR Cup Series driver revealed that for the past ten years, she dreamed of launching her own clothing brand but waited for the right moment.

"I was waiting for the perfect situation with the perfect partner. When HSN and (apparel maker) G-III came along, I knew it was the right time. It’s been exciting seeing the Warrior line come together. We’ve created what I believe is really the perfect athleisure collection that transitions through your day, no matter what you’re doing,” stated Danica Patrick. (via NASCAR)

The clothing line was a successful move for the stock car racing driver, and years after its launch in 2017, the brand still thrives in 2024, reflecting her exceptional entrepreneurial mindset. Patrick debuted in the Cup Series in 2010 and recalled how Tony Stewart's team impacted her career.

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"My entire existence in NASCAR has had to do with Tony Stewart": Danica Patrick recalled her racing days under SHR

Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick debuted in the Xfinity Series in 2010 as a part-time driver and competed for Tony Stewart's team, Stewart-Haas Racing, until her retirement in 2017. Before her career in stock car racing, she dominated the IndyCar Series with exceptional performance and even won the 2008 Japan race.

In 2017, during a press conference, she showcased her gratitude to Stewart for his support and said:

"Pretty much as long as I’ve been in NASCAR he’s been a part of it. Even as early as my part-time NASCAR with JR Motorsports and the transition to full time... The plans were in the works to go to his [Stewart] team for almost the entire time. He’s been a part of it all. Pretty much my entire existence in NASCAR has had to do with him indirectly or directly. I’m grateful."

Danica Patrick amassed seven top-ten finishes and one pole position in 191 starts in her seven-year career in the Cup Series. Additionally, she secured seven top-ten finishes and a pole position in the Xfinity Series in 61 starts in her five-year career.