Danica's dilemma? Earnhardt Jr. says talks between Patrick, JR Motorsports in "early stagesOctober 9th, 2009 Earnhardt would welcome Patrick in NASCARFONTANA, Calif. — Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Silent treatment: Patrick keeping quiet about future plans in IRLOctober 2nd, 2009 Patrick remains quiet about future plansINDIANAPOLIS — Danica Patrick still isn't saying what she plans for next season. IndyCars' most marketable driver just glared Friday when asked about her reported signing of a three-year deal to stay with Andretti Green Racing.
Patrick testing at Homestead for IRL finale, not revealing much in the way of plans after thatSeptember 30th, 2009 Patrick's future with IRL? She's not saying muchHOMESTEAD, Fla. — If Danica Patrick knows specifically what her future after this season holds, she's not saying.
Report: Danica Patrick agrees to 3-year contract to stay with Andretti Green RacingSeptember 25th, 2009 Report: Danica Patrick to stay with IRL teamDanica Patrick has agreed to a three-year contract to remain at Andretti Green Racing and stay in the IndyCar Series, according to a report in the Indianapolis Star. Patrick, the first woman to win a major open-wheel race in last year's Indy Japan, is finishing her fifth season in the IndyCar series and is fifth in points.
Danica Patrick and Ryan Briscoe looking for success at Indy Japan 300September 17th, 2009 Patrick, Briscoe in the spotlight at Indy JapanMOTEGI, Japan — Danica Patrick will be looking to repeat history. Ryan Briscoe is hoping to make his own at the Indy Japan 300, the penultimate event of the 2009 IndyCar series.
In The Pits: Somehow, some way, Danica Patrick will leave IndyCars in the dust for NASCARSeptember 7th, 2009 Race is on to put package together for PatrickCHARLOTTE, N.C. — It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out Danica Patrick plans to give NASCAR a try.
Patrick sidesteps questions about expiring contract, future with Andretti Green and IRLAugust 28th, 2009 Patrick sidesteps questions about futureJOLIET, Ill. — Danica Patrick wouldn't address her future with Andretti Green Racing or the IndyCar series, sidestepping questions Thursday about her expiring contract.
Danica Patrick sidesteps questions about expiring contract, future with Andretti Green and IRLAugust 27th, 2009 Danica Patrick sidesteps questions about futureJOLIET, Ill. — Danica Patrick isn't ready to address her future with Andretti Green Racing or the IndyCar series, sidestepping questions about her expiring contract.
Owner Michael Andretti said Andretti-Green Racing close to re-signing Danica PatrickAugust 24th, 2009 Andretti confident in re-signing PatrickSONOMA, Calif. — Owner Michael Andretti is confident Andretti Green Racing will re-sign Danica Patrick beyond this IndyCar season — and perhaps soon.
Danica Patrick still mulling decision on possible jump from IndyCar to NASCARJuly 30th, 2009 Patrick in no hurry to rush decision on futureSPARTA, Ky. — Danica Patrick is in no hurry to make a decision about her racing future.
Dixon outruns Franchitti at Richmond to tie IndyCar Series career victories record with 19thJune 28th, 2009 Dixon outruns Franchitti for win at RichmondRICHMOND, Va. — Scott Dixon grabbed the lead from teammate Dario Franchitti on pit road just before the midpoint and earned his 19th career IndyCar Series victory on Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway, tying Sam Hornish Jr.'s series record.
IRL star Danica Patrick says no announcement on future likely until after IRL season is doneJune 17th, 2009 Danica next in line to make the jump to NASCAR?RICHMOND, Va. — Danica Patrick's likely free agency at the end of the IndyCar Series will make her a hot commodity among teams in the open-wheel series and NASCAR.
No regrets for Franchitti, who returns from NASCAR to success again in IndyCar SeriesJune 6th, 2009 Franchitti motivated again for IndyCar successFORT WORTH, Texas — Dario Franchitti knew immediately when he hopped back into the cockpit of an open-wheel car what he had missed — and had taken for granted. Before his disappointing and abbreviated attempt in NASCAR last year, Franchitti had an IndyCar Series championship season in which he also won the Indianapolis 500.
Patrick says she's not going to be distracted by talk about possible future away from IndyCarJune 5th, 2009 Danica not distracted by talk about her futureFORT WORTH, Texas — Danica Patrick says she won't be distracted by talk about her possible future in NASCAR or any other racing series. The IndyCar driver responded to questions Thursday at Texas Motor Speedway ahead of the Bombardier Learjet 550k on Saturday.
Head of USADA calls Patrick's jokes about doping 'totally irresponsible'June 2nd, 2009 Patrick's comments no laughing matter to USADAIndyCar racer Danica Patrick insists she was joking when she said using performance-enhancing drugs would only be cheating if she got caught. Not so funny, says the leader of the U.S.