IndyCar Series: Danica Patrick Part-Time in NASCAR, Izod as Title Sponsor

A couple of notes from the open-wheel world in America. First off, rumors have circulated that Danica Patrick will try to get the best of both worlds by keeping a full IndyCar schedule while also running a dozen or so races on NASCAR’s Nationwide series. Here’s the skinny from ESPN: 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., and a source close to the negotiations described the talks as being “in the final phase.” A second source close to the situation confirmed the deal is moving forward, saying “talks are moving in a very positive direction and it would probably be a surprise if it d...

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