Former motorsport star Danica Patrick left a conservative audience in Arizona taken aback this weekend after sharing a detailed account of a 'past life regression' experience in which she claims to have lived as a Native American.
An Unexpected Anecdote at a Political Gathering
The NASCAR and IndyCar icon, now a prominent voice in right-wing circles, delivered the surprising remarks on Saturday during the third day of Turning Point USA's Americafest. Patrick used the deeply personal story to frame a wider message about the necessity of courage and confronting one's fears, particularly in the realm of political activism.
She explained to the audience that she had undergone a therapeutic session to access hidden memories from previous existences. 'I did a past life regression,' Patrick began. 'Past life regression is when you meet with a past life regression therapist, you get into a very meditative state, very relaxed, and they guide you through being able to access memories to your past lives.'
The Vision of a Past Life Journey
Patrick claimed the guided meditation transported her to a wilderness she believed was in Nevada or Utah. 'I was a Native American, and I had a stick, and I left my tribe, and I journeyed south,' she recounted. 'I was on my way to what would have been like the original Los Angeles area when it was first sort of civilised.'
In this vision, she described building a life over a decade by selling medicine at a local market and fostering a community. However, the narrative then jumped forward several decades. 'And then the vision went sort of empty for like 30 or 40 years,' Patrick said, suggesting she reached an advanced age in that life. The core message she derived was stark: 'I could be killed for doing what I loved and what was meant for me and my passion, or I could die inside anyway.'
A Call to Political Courage
Patrick directly linked this metaphysical lesson to contemporary political engagement. She urged the crowd to speak out on issues regardless of potential social or personal backlash. 'It might be speaking out, saying something in front of people for the first time that you've never said before, sharing something about yourself that you've never shared,' she said.
Concluding with a rallying cry, she asked the cheering audience, 'Are you going to let fear win? You say no.' The speech forms part of a significant year for Turning Point USA, which is mourning its founder, Charlie Kirk, following his assassination earlier in the year.
Patrick was joined on stage by other notable speakers including swimmer Riley Gaines and actor Rob Schneider. The event also saw an awkward moment involving singer Nicki Minaj, who made an unfortunate gaffe by referring to Vice President JD Vance as an 'assassin' in front of Kirk's widow, Erika.
The racing star's revelation comes just days after she introduced her new boyfriend to followers in a holiday Instagram post, marking a period of high public visibility for the retired athlete turned political commentator.
