NASCAR star Danica Patrick is divorcing her husband of seven years Paul Hospenthal according to Sports Illustrated with Patrick announcing the split via her Facebook page Tuesday.
"I am sad to inform my fans that after seven years, Paul and I have decided amicably end our marriage," she said. "This isn't easy for either of us, but mutually it has come to this. He has been an important person and friend in my life and that's how we will remain moving forward," Patrick said.
The ex-couple met in 2005 where 47-year old Hospenthal, a physical therapist treated Patrick for a non-racing injury.
Patrick is a popular NASCAR driver and on Monday night she scooped up the Nationwide Series' most popular driver award, which is voted on by fans.
Patrick had her best finish in nine Cup starts this season, finishing 24th at Texas and running every lap for the first time and she finished 10th in Nationwide points, becoming the highest-finishing female driver in the history of NASCAR's three national series. The previous record was held by Sara Christian, who finished 13th in 1949 in the Cup series.
Patrick will be joined Tony Gibson new chief for Ryan Newman's crew chief for Stewart-Hass Racing for next season and according to Sports Illustrated Go Daddy has committed to sponsor the Cup schedule next season, when Patrick moves up to NASCAR's top level on a full-time basis.
The domain website has a strong partnership with the 30-year old driver as she has done numerous commercials for them in the past.
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