Danica Patrick during qualifying for the IRL Peak Indy 300 auto race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill...

Stars aligned in open-wheel world

From Danica to Dario to the new title sponsor for the IndyCar Series, the world of open-wheel racing has a lot to be thankful for in 2009 ... and beyond.

France: Don't blame format for JJ's lead

NASCAR chairman Brian France said Friday it's wrong to blame the Chase format for failing to produce a closer championship battle at a time when Jimmie Johnson is dominating Sprint Cup.

In this photo taken on Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, American Danica Patrick arrives at the pits for a qualifying session, ahead of the IndyCar Series' Indy Japan 300...

NASCAR awards, Page 2 style

With the 2009 Sprint Cup season all but complete, Page 2 hands out its own unique awards to the NASCAR world.

Jayski.com: 11/17

Rick Hendrick denies that Danica Patrick's move to NASCAR is a sure bet. Plus, more on Jimmie Johnson's "statement race...

The Rise Of Michelle Wie?

...had to hold off the event's namesake, Paula Creamer and Morgan Pressel, among others.Like Danica Patrick's first IRL win, which came in Japan, Wie's first win came in less than...

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.

The Weekly Best for 11/10

Welcome to the Weekly Best, giving you the cream of the crop in sports, pop culture and beyond.

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.

Danica Patrick's Racing Future

Mike Massaro talks about Danica Patrick's potential deal with JR Motorsports

Gossage: Patrick can use celebrity

Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage believes Danica Patrick needs to take advantage of her entry into NASCAR by doing more to promote her involvement.

Izod to sponsor IndyCar

IndyCar officials have announced clothing maker Izod will become the series' title sponsor next season.

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

...signed about his 300th autograph at the SEMA Show on Wednesday when I informed him that Danica Patrick was close to a deal with JR Motorsports. "To do what?" NASCAR's seven-time champion...

Danica Patrick Or Jimmie Johnson?

...it appears Johnson might be the least interesting man in the world.But with news that Danica Patrick appears to be on the verge of signing up for a part-time gig with Dale...