Danica Patrick didn't go out the way she wanted. She wrecked at the Daytona 500 and that's how her NASCAR career came to an end.
But she clearly soaked up the day -- great for her! -- and here's how her day went, in photos.
She said goodbye to fans ...
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... and posed with one that dressed just like her
Just prior to the Daytona 500, which will be her final NASCAR race, Danica Patrick, left, takes a photo with a fan who is dressed just like her. https://t.co/7X0QDvDEbv pic.twitter.com/R6TmeFDDjn
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) February 18, 2018
She spent some time with Jimmie Johnson and his little girls ...
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...and he thanked her
Thank you @DanicaPatrick for being a strong role model to the little girls in my life. It was an honor to race with you in your last #DAYTONA500 . #StrongIsTheNewPretty pic.twitter.com/KSIsGGsaSw
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) February 19, 2018
Her new man, Aaron Rodgers, showed up for support
Look: It's @DanicaPatrick and some fan named @AaronRodgers12 at the #Daytona500. pic.twitter.com/yCrevzjal5
— espnW (@espnW) February 18, 2018
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Aaron Rodgers and Danica Patrick got in some PDA prior to the #Daytona500 [ap] pic.twitter.com/l4zwPcWbmh
— Cork Gaines, Ph.D. (@CorkGaines) February 18, 2018
This is a great shot of Danica waving to the crowd
One last @NASCAR ride for @DanicaPatrick.
Thanks for being an inspiration. #ThanksDanica #DanicaDouble #DAYTONA500 pic.twitter.com/tHPz5CZOLH
— Xfinity Racing (@XfinityRacing) February 18, 2018
And this is how her racing career ended
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The car was badly damaged
And just like that, Danica Patrick's NASCAR career is over. pic.twitter.com/wCrR172RIV
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 18, 2018
And she left with a message for all of those who have supported her over the years
Thank YOU, @DanicaPatrick.#DanicaDouble 7??? pic.twitter.com/FEYdgPMNRD
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 17, 2018