Who can break Ganassi/Penske grip?

One word best describes the level of success Target Chip Ganassi Racing and Penske Racing have enjoyed in the IndyCar Series the past two years: domination.

...29, 2007 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for NASCAR) 05 June 2009: Andretti Green Racing driver Danica Patrick after the qualifying round at the Bombardier Learjet 550k at the Texas Motor...

Time for Danica (The Race Car Driver) to step it up

...Driver) has fallen short of expectations during her three years with the team formerly known as Andretti Green Racing. Sure, her public profile is higher than ever -- thanks in part to those suggestive (some might...

2010 IndyCar paddock taking shape

Now that the biggest offseason deals have been announced (Izod and Danica), let's tackle the obvious question: How is the 2010 IndyCar Series paddock shaping up?

...in Motegi, northeast of Tokyo, Japan. Patrick 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. (AP Photo...

Hendrick says Patrick deal not done

Rick Hendrick says he has no deal to bring IndyCar superstar Danica Patrick to NASCAR, and there's no certainty she'll even be driving stock cars next season.

Earnhardt: Patrick good for NASCAR

Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Danica Patrick would be good for NASCAR, but there's nothing new to report on the IRL star joining his team.

Petty to Danica: 'This is not as easy as it looks'

...to make her a candidate for the Sprint Cup Series when her three-year deal with Andretti Green Racing in the IndyCar series ends? "I'm going to tell her good luck," said Petty, peering...

Sources: Danica near NASCAR deal

IndyCar Series and crossover media star Danica Patrick is nearing completion of a two-year contract with JR Motorsports, the NASCAR Nationwide Series operation owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., according to a source close to the talks.

HOMESTEAD, FL - OCTOBER 09: Danica Patrick driver of the #7 Andretti Green Racing Dallara Honda during qualifying for the IndyCar Series Firestone Indy 300 on October 9, 2009 at...

Franchitti plays Miami hand perfectly

Dario Franchitti made an alternate pit strategy pay off perfectly at Homestead, winning the race and the IndyCar Series title. Is an encore on tap for 2010? Stay tuned.

Danica looks forward to 2010

Danica Patrick offered her strongest hint yet that she's returning to the IndyCar series in 2010.

Franchitti gains point on leader Dixon

Scott Dixon enters as the leader, four points ahead of teammate Dario Franchitti -- who gained a point by winning the pole in Friday qualifying -- and eight ahead of Briscoe.

Earnhardt impressed with Danica

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Friday he has the utmost respect for Danica Patrick, the driver he hopes to sign to race a few Nationwide Series events next season for his JR Motorsports team.

Hands down, 2009 one of Dario's best

...missed a beat. Franchitti won four races and won the 2007 IndyCar championship while driving for Andretti Green Racing, and after switching to Target Chip Ganassi Racing this year he has matched that victory tally...