This week pro race car driver Danica Patrick announcing her team for the Daytona 500. The race will be one of her final two competitions before she makes her retirement. Cheddar Anchor Tim Stenovec speaks with Patrick about how she is readying for this race, and life after Nascar.
"One of the things that's really exciting to me also is keeping in mind that I have this cool platform to do other things," said Patrick. "I have a lot of side-hustle going on."
When looking at the future of Nascar, Patrick says her sport is based on personalities. And with many big names getting out of the game, she says the industry has to get more interactive and offer more behind-the-scenes depth.
You might recognize the Wollman Rink in Central Park from its appearances in famous movies like Serendipity and Home Alone 2. And it's also a spot where New Yorkers and visitors flock for some time out on the ice. Andrew Perry, director of operations of Wollman Rink NYC, spoke with Cheddar News about the rink's history, its operations and what to expect when visiting.
The contract agreement reached Wednesday must still be approved by the union's board and its members, but the leadership said actors will be allowed to return to work starting Thursday.
The CMA Awards are back Wednesday to honor the top artists in country music, with Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde and Morgan Wallen among the acts hitting the stage.
