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Roma Downey and Mark Burnett revving up with Danica Patrick at a NASCAR race (IrishCentral)

Thu, 30 May 2013 05:04:08 PDT

Roma Downey and her husband Mark Burnett at a NASCAR race in VirginiaRoma Downey and her husband Mark Burnett recently hung out at a NASCAR race in Virginia, where they served as grand marshals and spoke about their fondness for the queen of speed Danica Patrick“I’m going to be cheering for Miss Danica, of course A pioneer woman – she’s extraordinary, doing it for the girls,” said Downey, still on Cloud 9 after the massive success earlier this year of her miniseries The Bible which she produced with Burnett READ MORE

NASCAR racers Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr tell all on new romance (IrishCentral)

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:17:45 PDT

NASCAR couple Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse JrOne of NASCAR’s hottest couples of the moment is Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr E! News caught up with the adorable duo to get the lowdown on their relationship on and off the trackPatrick said to E! News, "I'll say, 'Babe, am I less hot when I'm not on good on the track? Does that make me less attractive? And he's like, 'I'm not with you because you're a race car driver'"How sweet!Stenhouse Jr went on to say that Patrick isn’t just a star on the track, but also in the kitchen: "I don't stick to a diet [but] she wishes I would READ MORE

Danica Patrick decides on NASCAR – leaves IndyCar for 2012 – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:55:17 PDT

Ending months of speculation Danica Patrick has announced that she is moving from the IndyCar circuit to join NASCAR full-time in 2012 She will run a full Nationwide schedule with JR Motorsports and as many as ten Sprint Cup races for Stewart-Hass RacingSpeaking at a press conference, in her former sponsor Go Daddy’s offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, she said “I've truly enjoyed my experience in NASCAR, to the point that I want to do it full-time”In 2008 Patrick became the first woman to win an IndyCar race READ MORE

The last Indy 500 for Danica Patrick? It looks like it as NASCAR calls (IrishCentral)

Sun, 29 May 2011 04:55:07 PDT

Is this the last Indy 500 for Danica Patrick?She is set to drive from the 26th starting place on the grid but a less than top three finish may effectively scuttle her career in the Indy CarsThere are strong rumors she wants out and to focus on NASCAR which is far more lucrativeShe had admitted over the past year that NASCAR driving it utterly different to what she has been doing with Indy carsShe says she never realized the compete difference until she took part in some NASCAR events READ MORE

Danica Patrick involved in high-speed Nascar crash (IrishCentral)

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:41:07 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Danica Patrick has been involved in a high-speed crash during the Scotts EZ Seed 300 Nationwide Series on Saturday. Patrick crashed on Lap 247 having lost control of her vehicle.

Jimmy Fallon battles NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson in a Tricycle Race- SEE VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:30:07 PST

READ MORE- Jimmy Fallon profile Jimmy Fallon has beaten one of the world's greatest race car drivers in a tricycle raceIn his latest spoof on his popular “Late Night” talk show, Fallon invited Jimmie "Superman" Johnson to a duel before unveiling two adult tricycles complete with colorful streamersThe pair raced around the studio with Fallon leading from the outset but Johnson soon put an end to that when he “accidentally” crashed into Fallon's bike However his cheating ways backfired when Fallon raced ahead and finished the race in style READ MORE

Danica Patrick not doing so well in NASCAR (IrishCentral)

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:32:54 PDT

By: APRIL DREW

Despite Danica Patrick's recent placing of 24th in Chicago, her average finish is in 30th place.

Danica Patrick ‘sad’ to quit NASCAR (IrishCentral)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:51:26 PST

By: JANE WALSHE

The first woman to win an Indycar race makes her last NASCAR appearance today at the Nationwide Series Sams Town 300 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. After that, she returns to the Izod IndyCar series until June.

Danica Patrick crashes out of NASCAR race (IrishCentral)

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:45:07 PST

By: APRIL DREW

Danica Patrick was involved in a 12-car wreck while racing in Daytona on Saturday, knocking her out of the race. However, Patrick remains confident other opportunities will be hers in NASCAR.

Danica Patrick, the Sarah Palin of NASCAR? (IrishCentral)

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:41:53 PST

By: APRIL DREW

Chris Meyers, the host of 'Inside NASCAR', which premiered on Showtime Wednesday night, said rookie sensation Danica Patrick could become "the Sarah Palin of NASCAR."

Danica Patrick belongs with the NASCAR boys (IrishCentral)

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:25:22 PST

Danica Patrick proved she belonged with the boysHer sixth place finish in her first ever NASCAR race was an incredible performance, given the difference between NASCAR and the Indy circuit she normally drives inSure it was second tier NASCAR but many expected her to eat exhaust fumes all the way around Not so READ MORE

Danica Patrick comes sixth in her first NASCAR race (IrishCentral)

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:30:30 PST

Danica Patrick finished sixth in her first NASCAR race on Saturday in her much hyped debut in a stock carPatrick was up as high as fifth after working her way back after from almost spinning out of the racePatrick tangled with Nelson Piquet Jr and almost crashed out, but she managed to avoid the wall and showed poise to work her way back up the field in the opening ARCA race of the year at the Daytona International SpeedwayBobby Gerhart won the race itself, though most of the media spotlight was on Patrick READ MORE

NASCAR racer Danica Patrick is driving awareness for COPD (IrishCentral)

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:05:09 PST

Danica Patrick, NASCAR driver, is using her celebrity status to highlight a major health epidemicFor Patrick, also a model and advertising spokeswoman, this one is personal She lost her grandmother to COPD a few years agoCOPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is one of the most common lung diseases, killing one American every four minutes READ MORE

NASCAR's Danica Patrick channels Marilyn Monroe in unrated Super Bowl ads! (IrishCentral)

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:40:09 PST

NASCAR driver Danica Patrick is channeling Marilyn Monroe in a new series of ads for GoDaddycom the Super Bowl Actually, make that two sets of ads One set is for the CBS censor and the other is unrated for the www READ MORE

U2 hook up with NASCAR for Daytona 500 ad (IrishCentral)

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:45:05 PST

Those boys in U2 just don’t stop do they!Combing the planet with a record breaking World tour, writing Golden Globe-nominated songs for Jim Sheridan’s movie “Brothers,” putting together “Spiderman,” the most expensive musical ever that is set to hit Broadway in the fall and now collaborating with NASCAR to put together a pretty impressive ad for the Daytona 500Take a look at the ad hereAtmospheric, nostalgic, well shot, solemn voiceover with The Edge’s legendary guitar riffs from "Bad" as Bono screams out that epic chorus READ MORE

NASCAR driver Danica Patrick heads to New York for CSI guest spot (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:10:05 PST

Photo gallery / click hereSwimsuit video / click here Oh to be NASCAR driver Danica Patrick The woman's got a stunning body and a great career (yes feminists, I know I put the body first so go fight with someone else) and now she's been cast for a guest part in CSIMy spies tell me she will be filming soon in New York which will be the backdrop for a fiery explosion during (what else!) a car race through the Big AppleHer co-star for the gig will be the love-lorn Antonio Sabato Jr who spectacularly failed to find love on the VH1 dating show My Antonio READ MORE

Newbie NASCAR racer Danica Patrick is a $10M woman! (IrishCentral)

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:34:22 PST

By: SEAN O' SHEA

Danica Patrick, who has just scored a new deal with Boost Mobile Cell Phones, has joined the rarified world of Maria Sharapova, Venus and Serena Williams and Michelle Wie as the only female athletes earning more than $10 million in endorsements.

The Danica Patrick NASCAR era has begun (IrishCentral)

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:07:28 PST

By: SEAN O'SHEA

Sean O'Shea / Richard Branson wanted to sign Danica Patrick for Formula One / Click here

Danica Patrick makes the move to NASCAR (IrishCentral)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:56:52 PST

By: DECLAN O'KELLY

Irish racer Danica Patrick may give green light to NASCAR on Monday (IrishCentral)

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:02:50 PST

By: KENNETH HAYNES

Photo gallery / Danica is no St. Patrick! / Click here