Danica Patrick was an IndyCar driver before she made the historic jump to NASCAR, competing in the Cup Series.
The longtime racing star, who retired in 2018, was a successful IndyCar driver, competing on the sport's highest stage, before making the big jump to the NASCAR Cup Series, racing in the Daytona 500 and other huge events.
But how do IndyCar fans really feel about Patrick?
A recent poll featuring IndyCar fans has let everyone know how they really feel about Patrick. Spoiler alert: It's not great.
RICHMOND, VA – APRIL 22: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 Nature’s Bakery Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 22, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images
A poll for IndyCar fans asked who the sport's most "disliked" driver of all-time is. Patrick, unfortunately, won the honor.
Patrick beat out several other notable drivers for the "honor," which is an unfortunate one.
Racing fans react to Patrick receiving most 'disliked' title
Fans seemed to be split on the decision, though. Many agreed, while others claimed that Patrick really wasn't that dislikable during her time as a racer.
"Please make sure that Danica is in the F1 category as well 😂 and the miscellaneous while we are at it," one fan wrote.
"I was never a fan of Danica’s but wasn’t she voted the most popular driver for like 5 straight years? Did everyone’s view change because she left for NASCAR? I guess I am just surprised the majority of the fan base turned on her," one fan wrote.
"If this pole was taken in 2009 it would be very different," one fan added.
"She was, apparently, a difficult personality. Her lack of education shows through in her post-driving on-camera days," one fan added.
What do you make of Danica landing the most "disliked" driver title among the IndyCar fan poll?
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