...C., Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, where he and Ken Anderson announced plans to form a Formula One auto racing team. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton

Jimmie Johnson accepts the award for first place driver during the NASCAR Sprint Cup auto racing awards ceremony at Wynn Las Vegas Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Las Vegas. Johnson has won...

Indy Lights driver J.R. Hildebrand looks at the Firestone Indy Lights auto racing trophy after winning the series championship at the Homestead-Miami International Speedway in Homestead, Fla., on...

...Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, where they announced plans to form USF1, a Formula One auto racing team. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton

Jimmie Johnson, one of the 12 drivers who made the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup auto racing title, poses for photographs with the New York Knicks' City Dancers during a news conference Thursday...

Paul Newman ZOOM Gallery

High-resolution photo gallery remembering the life of legendary actor and passionate auto racer Paul Newman.

Zoom Gallery: 50 Year History of Daytona 500

High res photos of the 50 year history of the Daytona 500.

Danica Patrick drives her car on the track during testing for her new GoDaddy.com stock car at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., ...

Danica Patrick speaks during a news conference following testing for her new GoDaddy.com stock car at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach,...

Danica Patrick walks to her race car during testing for her new GoDaddy.com stock car at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Fri...

Danica Patrick peeks into the window as she prepares to get into her race car during testing for her new GoDaddy.com stock car at Daytona Internationa...

Danica Patrick prepares to get into her race car during testing for her new GoDaddy.com stock car at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, ...

Danica Patrick walks to her race car during testing for her new GoDaddy.com stock car at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Fri...

Danica Patrick prepares to get into her race car during testing for her new GoDaddy.com stock car at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, ...

Danica Patrick, left, answers a question as team co-owner Dale Earnhardt listens as they discuss Patrick's plans to race for JR Motorsports, during a...