auto racing

Patrick remains driven

Danica and Dale Jr. What a sponsor’s match made in heaven. It must have left GoDaddy.com feeling like a proud papa this week when reports surfaced that Danica Patrick, whose IndyCar Series ride with Andretti Green Racing is sponsored by GoDaddy, was close to signing a two-year deal to drive a limited Nationwide Series schedule next season for Dale Earnhardt ... (Globe Staff, 12 a.m.)

Zenyatta’s schedule not at all ladylike

The Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic is missing its leading lady, with defending champion Zenyatta pitting her 13-0 record against the boys on the second day of the season-ending world championships. (Associated Press, 11/6/09)

McMurray wins, Johnson closes in on 4th title

TALLADEGA, Ala. - NASCAR demanded drivers be on their best behavior yesterday at Talladega Superspeedway, where a ban on bump-drafting sanitized what’s usually one of the most spectacular races of the season. (Associated Press, 11/2/09)

Bump-and-run is off-limits at Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Michael Waltrip pulled up to the back of Jimmie Johnson’s car, settled in on his bumper, and shoved him all the way around Talladega Superspeedway as the two drivers worked on a strategy for NASCAR’s fastest racetrack. (Associated Press, 11/1/09)

Martin hoping to gain ground at Talladega

It’s no secret Mark Martin has never been a fan of restrictor-plate races at Daytona and Talladega. And for good reason. Plate racing has not been kind to the 50-year-old driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet fielded by Hendrick Motorsports. (Globe Staff, 10/31/09)

Hamlin ends Johnson’s streak

MARTINSVILLE, Va. - Denny Hamlin didn’t need to do anything funny to exact his revenge from Jimmie Johnson at Martinsville Speedway. He just drove right by him. (Associated Press, 10/26/09)

Johnson aware of the pack

MARTINSVILLE, Va. - Jimmie Johnson hears the chatter in the garage and knows that some of his fellow drivers have grown weary of seeing him win races and championships. (Associated Press, 10/25/09)