Tessa Ganassi: Exploring the Life of Chip Ganassis Daughter

Publish date: 2024-05-17

Tessa Ganassi, the daughter of Chip Ganassi, has recently made a bold statement on her X account after a period of eight years of silence. Despite maintaining a low profile in the racing world, it appears that there are underlying issues within the Ganassi family. Tessa, being the only child of Chip Ganassi Racing’s owner, has expressed her sentiments regarding her father’s actions that led to the unfortunate death of Devlin DeFrancesco’s dog. In a public outburst on her X account, she criticized her father for his risky driving behavior and shared her experiences of her father’s actions during her childhood. Chip Ganassi, a wealthy figure in the racing industry, publicly apologized for his actions and offered to make a donation. The tragic incident occurred during the Rolex 24 in Daytona.

Getting to Know Tessa Ganassi

Tessa Ganassi, the daughter of Chip Ganassi, is the only child of Chip and his wife Cara Small Ganassi. Despite coming from a prominent racing family, Tessa has chosen to keep a low profile. January 30 marked the day when Tessa broke her silence by addressing her father’s recent behavior on her X account (previously known as Twitter). Tessa attended Shad Side Academy and graduated in 2015. Though she briefly shared this milestone on Twitter, she has remained private about her personal life since then. Tessa has an Instagram account, but it is private. In 2015, she was portrayed in the media as continuing the family tradition by making the first pick in the qualifiers draw for the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.

It was previously mentioned by Chip that he named the car they developed at Carnegie Mellon University after his daughter. This indicated a close bond between Chip and his daughter. Tessa is on TikTok, where she has posted only three videos, including one featuring her adorable puppy, and the other two showing her enjoying moments with friends while dancing and lip-syncing to music. In the context of NASCAR and the racing industry, it is becoming increasingly common for children to follow in their parents’ footsteps by supporting the family business. However, Tessa and Chip Ganassi Racing seem to have a different dynamic.

Tessa Ganassi’s Critique of Her Father

After a tragic incident where Chip ran over and killed Devlin DeFrancesco’s golden retriever, Chip made a public apology and donated to the Indianapolis Humane Society on behalf of DeFrancesco’s family. Despite this, it appears that Tessa has harbored long-standing resentment towards her father. She expressed her feelings, stating,

“What a joke. He despised animals. Like when dad let my dog out the front door into a busy road in the snow at night with no leash when I was eight, then labeled me “braindead” for not having a home key with me when I raced outside in the snow to rescue her?”

She also recounted another instance, saying,

“He always pulls out of the track like a maniac. For example, when pulling out of IMS, he collided with a man strolling with a cane, and the man cracked my father’s vehicle glass with the cane, but my father continued to drive. I guarantee you that he feels regret for nothing. Throwing money at the problem as usual.”

Chip Ganassi

Initially, some NASCAR officials were skeptical, speculating that Tessa’s account may have been hacked. However, as the post remained online for about 24 hours, it became evident that it was genuine. One supporter empathized with Tessa, stating, “This is probably why so many people in the paddock were upset about what happened.” It was perceived that Chip may have been driving recklessly in the motorhome lot, a situation that could have been avoided. However, there were also voices questioning Tessa’s motives, suggesting that she may be seeking a fleeting moment of fame. Based on certain responses, it appears that some individuals may have a better understanding of Chip Ganassi than his own daughter.


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