Enter The Era of DaniCAR: Patrick To Join JR Motorsports in 2010

Following months – well – years really – of speculation, it appears that Danica Patrick is at long last coming south to compete in NASCAR. While “Danicamania” was the prologue to what will no doubt be deemed DaniCAR, as she is currently finalizing a two-year contract that will see her competing in the Nationwide Series in 2010 for JR Motorsports, with significant backing from Hendrick Motorsports. The formal announcement is likely to be one made after the 2009 season is complete, with the contract itself will reportedly wrapped up within the next week to 10 days. After meeting with Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick two weeks ago, Patrick was assured by Hendrick that she has his full commitment to supporting her endeavors through JR Motorsports. One issue at hand is the number she will be running; Patrick reportedly wants to keep her IndyCar No. 7, rather than run the No. 5 that was the original Hendrick Motorsports entry – and a number used by Hendrick’s late son, Ricky.