Indy 500: Danica Patrick Drives Pace Car, and Fans Have Mixed Thoughts
Danica Patrick was back behind the wheel at the Indy 500 in a moment that sparked plenty of [...]
Danica Patrick, dans le Pace Car, la Corvette C8 Stingray Convertible ! #INDY500 #INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/9SChQ8F8s2
— Gaël A. (FranceRacing) ✍ (@paddock_inside) May 30, 2021
In the photo, Patrick is driving the white Chevrolet in the photo. It's the first time she has driven on the track since 2018 which is also her final race. Patrick said she was a little nervous about driving the pace car during the NBC broadcast.
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DANICA PATRICK PACE CAR DRIVER LETS GO
— ً (@SlRLEWlS) May 30, 2021
This fan is all about Danica Patrick driving the pace car. It only makes sense for Patrick to lead the 2021 Indy500 since she led the race at one point in 2005. Patrick finished in fourth place in the 2005 Indy 500.
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Danica Patrick pour conduire le Pace Car ^^ #Indycar #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/sARlVOCCIF
— Xavi McBeal (@XaviMcBeal) May 30, 2021
One fan was a little worried about Patrick. The person wrote: "Danica Patrick driving the pace car? Gonna see Detroit all over again."
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@DanicaPatrick paces the Indianapolis 500 field to green flag in 2021 Corvette convertible. Let’s go racing! @IndyCar @TeamChevy @ChevroletPerf pic.twitter.com/EMsBGpBz81
— Jim Campbell (@CampbellJim) May 30, 2021
Another fan had a message for Patrick. The person wrote: "Someone might have to remind Danica not to take that Pacecar into turn 1 at the green flag."
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Just saw that Danica Patrick is driving the pace car for the #Indy500. It’s been 50 years since the last pace car crash. Fingers crossed that she can keep it off the safer barriers today... https://t.co/0V2zoptDSy
— Hedley Lamarr (@RickDinehart) May 30, 2021
"I really appreciate having you on this Indy 500 coverage," another fan wrote. "You bring great knowledge, experience and perspective to the day. I love you as a racer. You are bad-ass! Will you ever race the 500 again?"
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Danica Patrick is back in Indy. She’s absolutely loving being involved this weekend. Pace car is in good hands. @WISH_TV pic.twitter.com/X02CBhCVyD
— Charlie Clifford (@cliffWISH8) May 27, 2021
Here's a look at Patrick taking the pace car a test drive before the Indy 500. This led to one Twitter writing, "Man I wish she was racing in indy car again."
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Just need to say that @DanicaPatrick has done a phenomenal job covering the #Indy500 this month. Great insight. Great commentary.
— #GoCougs🤙🏼 #Hail〽️ #ForksUp🔱 #di9🏆 (@BenBitter) May 30, 2021
Before Patrick drove the pace car, she was doing coverage for the Indy 500 for NBC Sports. And it seems like most fans enjoy her working with Mike Tirico, but there are some who want to see her back competing on the track.
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