In a heartwarming and slightly humorous revelation, former NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife Amy Earnhardt recently shared that they would feel perfectly comfortable allowing former racecar driver Danica Patrick to babysit their two daughters. The comment, which came during a light-hearted segment on Dale Jr.’s podcast The Dale Jr. Download, sparked laughter and surprise among fans, especially considering the intense and competitive nature of their past careers on the track.
Dale Jr. and Danica Patrick have long shared a mutual respect, having spent years racing together in NASCAR. While their relationship was built in the high-pressure world of motorsports, it’s clear that a strong friendship has formed between the two drivers beyond the finish line. In fact, Dale Jr. said that over time, he’s come to trust Danica not only as a former teammate and professional, but as someone who shares similar values — especially when it comes to caring for children.
“I think Danica would be great with our girls,” Dale Jr. said during the podcast. “She’s got this calm, centered energy and she’s smart, athletic, and kind. Plus, she doesn’t take any nonsense, and I like that.” Amy Earnhardt echoed the sentiment, saying, “Danica’s the type of person who would make sure our daughters are safe, happy, and learning something meaningful while having fun.”
The Earnhardts have two daughters: Isla, born in 2018, and Nicole, born in 2023. Known for being hands-on parents, Dale and Amy are usually cautious about who they entrust with their children. So their willingness to consider Danica as a babysitter speaks volumes about their confidence in her character.
Danica Patrick, who retired from full-time racing in 2018, has since explored various ventures, including writing a book, launching a podcast, and diving into wellness and entrepreneurship. She has become an advocate for mindfulness, nutrition, and women’s empowerment — traits that both Dale and Amy admire and believe would positively influence their daughters.
“She’d probably teach them how to do yoga and how to stand up for themselves,” Dale joked. “And maybe how to drive a go-kart way too fast.”
Social media responded with enthusiasm to the idea, with fans commenting on how cool it would be for Danica Patrick to babysit anyone’s kids, let alone the daughters of Dale Jr. “Imagine coming home and your kid says, ‘Danica taught me how to meditate and then we raced Hot Wheels at 100mph,’” one user tweeted.
While it’s unclear if Danica has officially accepted the “job,” she did respond to the playful suggestion with a laughing emoji and a thumbs-up on Instagram, hinting that she might just be up for the challenge.
In a world where celebrity friendships often feel distant or staged, the Earnhardts’ trust in Danica Patrick showcases a genuine bond that has outlasted the roar of the engines and the checkered flags. Whether or not a babysitting gig ever materializes, it’s clear that Danica holds a special place in their hearts — and perhaps, in the eyes of their daughters too.
