On Saturday, former IndyCar driver Danica Patrick took to Instagram to spread laughter with a meme that mocked pop star Katy Perry’s short ‘astronaut’ stint. Katy Perry had earlier been part of an all-female crew aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket for a brief 11-minute space adventure in April. This brief spaceflight led to Perry being humorously referred to as an ‘astronaut’, sparking jokes and criticism.
Known for regularly sharing jokes and memes across numerous topics on her Instagram story, Danica Patrick chose Katy Perry for her latest round of humor. Patrick reshared a meme that drew an exaggerated comparison, initially posted by @inspectortheory.
Danica Patrick cemented herself in racing history by securing victory at the 2008 Indy Japan 300 with Andretti — becoming the first and only woman to win a race in the series. She also clinched third place in the 2009 Indy 500, which was the best finish for a woman in the history of the esteemed event. Later, she transitioned to NASCAR in 2012 and made a mark by bagging a pole position at the 2013 Daytona 500, making her the first woman to achieve this feat. However, her stint in stock-car racing yielded less success.
In 2018, Patrick bid farewell to full-time racing, marking the end of her career with appearances at both the 2018 Indy 500 and Daytona 500. Amid her post-retirement activities, Patrick has shaken her audience with some interesting conspiracy theory beliefs. In an instagram post last year, she claimed to believe the conspiracy theory that the 1969 moon landing was falsified.
Her views, as Yahoo reported, extend to other conspiracy theories, including the infamous Moon Landing. Apart from conspiracy theories, she openly shares her take on various social and political issues via social media and her podcast, ‘Pretty Intense.’ During last year’s Presidential elections, she had backed Donald Trump and exhibited her support for the Republican party.
To wrap up, while Danica Patrick continues to draw attention with her social media presence and outlandish beliefs, her legacy as a female force in racing remains undeniable, reminding everyone to stay tuned for updates on the 2025 IndyCar race series.
