Terry Joseph and Beverly Ann have a famous daughter, Danica Patrick. Terry, often known as TJ, was instrumental in guiding Danica from go-karts to a Cup ride. Brooke, the couple’s second child, works as a pediatric physical therapist. Brooke was initially interested in learning go-karting, but her older sister eventually became intrigued as well.
Danica’s parents have contributed significantly to her life and achievements. In 2010, the pair handled her career before she was signed by IMG World. Danica Sue Patrick, a former professional American racing driver, was born on March 25, 1982, in Beloit, Wisconsin. Patrick was experienced with winning from a young age, having won the World Karting Association Grand National Championship three times in the mid-1990s.
In addition, the NASCAR superstar has won other awards, including Rookie of the Year in the 2005 IndyCar Series, Rookie of the Year in the 2005 Indianapolis 500, and Most Popular Driver in the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series. With her win in the 2008 Indy Japan 300, she became the most successful woman in American open-wheel auto racing. She is also the only woman to have won an IndyCar Series race. She also owns the record for the highest female finish in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500, as well as some firsts for women in American auto racing.
Danica Patrick Parents: TJ Patrick & Beverly Ann Danica
Patrick was born to his parents, Terry “T.J.” Patrick and Beverly Ann. In addition to Danica, the loving couple has another daughter called Brooke. The pair allegedly met on a blind date at a snowmobile event, where the mother of two worked as a mechanic for a friend’s machine. Unfortunately, there are no public documents from the wedding.
However, her parents have been an excellent source of support for the former racer. As a former racer, TJ would serve as her crew chief, while her mother kept track of her racing statistics. Back in 2015, the father of two founded a new go-kart squad to assist foster bright young talent. The former racer sought to pass on the tactics that had helped their daughter reach fame. Danica revealed in an interview that her father is enthusiastic about go-karts. She was grateful to her father, however, for not being a pusher but a puller instead.
TJ was overcome with emotion when the former NASCAR great announced his retirement in 2018. The caring father fully supported his daughter’s choice. He believed it was the appropriate moment to begin a new chapter in her life.
Life Beyond Racing: Television and Film
Danica has had many notable media appearances in addition to winning racing trophies. Patrick has experience in front of the camera, having hosted various TV programs for Paramount Network and appearing in the 2005 documentary Girl Racers. The former NASCAR driver appeared in Jay-Z’s song video in 2006. Her acting debut was on February 10, 2010, in an episode of CSI: New York. In addition to appearances on popular television series such as The Simpsons and South Park, Danica began working as a booth analyst for Fox NASCAR’s Xfinity Series events in 2015.
Danica also served as a studio commentator for NBC’s coverage of the Indianapolis 500 in 2019. In August of the same year, the former racer launched a weekly podcast featuring guests on topics such as success and spirituality. Additionally, the racing star has her brand of wine, Somnium, as well as her athleisure line, “Warrior by Danica Patrick.”
Following her divorce from ex-husband Paul Edward Hospenthal, the former NASCAR racer has had many romances, notably with fellow NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and then-Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Her most recent engagement, with American businessman Carter Comstock, was regrettably terminated in 2022. There have been no fresh reports on who the racer-turned-media personality is now seeing.
