Danica Patrick, who is moving to NASCARâs Nationwide Series full time in 2012, said Friday her limited Sprint Cup schedule wouldnât be determined until NASCAR released next yearâs schedule in its entirety. âGo Daddyâs input is important (in determining the schedule) and theyâll play a part, but theyâre also respectful enough to understand that Iâm the driver and the team owners are drivers, too, and theyâre not NASCAR professionals necessarilyâ Patrick said about her sponsor. âTaking the advice of those around me who have been in the sport for a long time, they realize thatâs the smart thing to do, too, and they donât stand in the way.â When Patrick discussed her limited Cup schedule with team owner Tony Stewart, he suggested going to the tougher tracks, such as Darlington, Dover or Bristol, so she could start learning them. âThat means Iâm really going to look like crap out there,â Patrick said with a laugh. Patrick expects her schedule to come together rather quickly once NASCAR has released the 2012 Sprint Cup dates.(RacinToday)(9-10-2011)
