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
https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/965313265319358464
She spent some time with Jimmie Johnson and his little girls ...
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...and he thanked her
https://twitter.com/JimmieJohnson/status/965571131720851456
Her new man, Aaron Rodgers, showed up for support
https://twitter.com/espnW/status/965318030308855815
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https://twitter.com/CorkGaines/status/965316843627012096
This is a great shot of Danica waving to the crowd
https://twitter.com/XfinityRacing/status/965304694426996741
And this is how her racing career ended
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The car was badly damaged
https://twitter.com/NASCARONFOX/status/965342960148729856
And she left with a message for all of those who have supported her over the years
https://twitter.com/NASCARONFOX/status/964877667827843078