Even though new Stewart Haas Racing teammate Kurt Busch hopes to realize his lifelong dream to race in the Indianapolis 500 this May – and then double up by competing later the same day in NASCAR’s longest race, the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte – count Danica Patrick out of doing the same. ‘I love the Indy 500, it’s an amazing event and everybody should go see it at some time,’ Patrick said during Monday’s opening of the 32nd NASCAR Media Tour. ‘But as far as me as a driver, I’m not seeking it out anymore.’ She considered attempting to do the fabled ‘double’ last year, but efforts fell short due to logistics, not to mention she was trying to keep her focus solely on her first full season on the Sprint Cup circuit. ‘I’m not saying I wouldn’t take the opportunity if I felt like I was in a position to win a race, but after last year when it didn’t work out, I’m no longer trying to make that happen,’ she said. (NBC Sports)(1-28-2014)
