Danica done: Patrick drives in final race of NASCAR career
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Danica Patrick kissed her NASCAR career goodbye with a good luck smooch from NFL star and new boyfriend Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers put his hands on Patrick's shoulders and leaned in for the kiss just before she raced for the final time at the Daytona 500 on Sunday. Patrick had hugged and fist-bumped family and crew, pulled her hair into a ponytail and slid into her Chevy.
Her final NASCAR start fittingly came on the sport's biggest stage — in front of 101,000 fans at the Daytona 500.
Patrick was in good spirits as she approached her car that had been swallowed by security, fans, media, and members of Team Danica that made it futile to find a spot near the scrum.