Patrick finalizes IndyCar sponsor deal

Danica Patrick confirmed a sponsor deal to drive an IndyCar for the next three years on Monday -- and her plans to drive a part-time schedule for JR Motorsports in NASCAR's Nationwide Series in 2010 remain on track as well.

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.

IndyCar deal with Izod a real shot in the arm

"Let's get the party started!" With those words from Indy Racing League vice president of public relations John Griffin, the IndyCar Series rolled ou...

Lights champ Hildebrand ready for bigger things

...of the team. Everybody is happy to talk to you if you have any questions … Michael [Andretti], Tony [Kanaan], Marco [Andretti], anybody … they're all willing to give you helpful advice and...

Danica's reported signing great news for IRL

...three years. The Indianapolis Star reported Thursday that Patrick signed a contract extension to remain with Michael Andretti's team, and Andretti all but confirmed the signing in Curt Cavin's follow-up story...

Gossage: Cancer in remission

Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage says his cancer is in "complete remission" and that he's feeling better than ever.

Stewart believes Danica will make jump

Tony Stewart says he's convinced that Danica Patrick will eventually make the jump to NASCAR.

Speed slowly, surely finding his way

Scott Speed, an egotistical former F1 highbrow? Hardly. In the Sprint Cup garage, he's just one of the dudes. A dude who also serves as national spokesman for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.

Patrick sidesteps questions about future

Danica Patrick wasn't ready to address her future with Andretti Green Racing or the IndyCar series, sidestepping questions about her expiring contract.

Andretti confident Danica deal is coming

Owner Michael Andretti is confident Andretti-Green Racing will re-sign Danica Patrick -- perhaps soon.

NASCAR SPRINT CUP NEWS, STATS and RUMORS

Championship Events & Television Coverage 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week Preview: Now it's time for 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Cha...

...is a May 8, 2009, file photo showing IRL driver Danica Patrick, right, and car owner Michael Andretti watching from the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis...

Don't grant Dixon legend status just yet

...in the face to the real Indy car racing victory leaders -- A.J. Foyt (67), Mario Andretti (52), Michael Andretti (42), the Unser family and on down the line. If you want to talk about...

Andretti Green Racing adds fifth car

Frank Montagny has been hired to drive a fifth car for Andretti Green Racing later this month.