Danica Patrick shows off patriotic back tattoo in vibrant red bikini

Danica Patrick is showing off her patriotism.

The retired NASCAR driver, 43, gave her one million Instagram followers a peek at her Fourth of July festivities over the weekend when she lounged by the pool in a vibrant red bikini and flaunted an American flag tattoo on her lower back.

“I got that American [flag]/ checkered flag tattoo (no Picasso) when I came back from living in the UK for 3 years from 16-19…. Because I was proud and grateful to be home,” Patrick captioned the snaps.

“Thank you to those who make safe and free.”

Patrick, who moved to England as a teen as she pursued a career behind the wheel, appeared to enjoy Independence Day with her nearest and dearest by soaking up the sun in the pool and taking in some golf.

Leading up to the Fourth, Patrick expressed gratitude for those who “keep America safe and strong” in a June 22 video on X, exclaiming she’s a “damn proud American.”

Patrick was on the campaign circuit last fall ahead of the 2024 presidential election when she revealed she’d be casting her first-ever ballot for President Trump.

“I just want to say I’ve never voted before, but this time around, I have to vote,” she said at a rally in October. “It’s that important.”

In the months following the election, Patrick chronicled a June trip to Washington, D.C., on Instagram.

“Another whirlwind trip to DC for meetings!” Patrick captioned snapshots from the nation’s capital. “Not running for office 😜 but working on some fun projects that will benefit Americans.”

It’s been a busy start to the summer for Patrick, who recently ventured to Montreal to cover the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix with Sky Sports F1.

She then enjoyed some downtime at a ranch with friends, “enjoying nature and connecting with each other while watching the sun set.”