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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is leaving Danica Patrick ... no, not that way. While rookie Patrick is struggling on the Sprint Cup ropes, Stenhouse is blossoming in his first year at the top level.

Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. first bonded at Nationwide rookie meetings in 2010. They've developed a mutual trust and respect -- and have been known to crack each other up.

HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Before this interview begins, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is asked to take off the dark sunglasses, the ones he's been wearing most of Sunday regardless of whether he has been in the bright South Florida sun or inside. The person beside h...