Danica Patrick Decides to Skip Indy 500: NASCAR Fan View

Danica Patrick announced on Jan. 23 that she will not be participating in the 2012 Indy 500. Instead, she will be at the Coca-Cola 600 on May 27. Danica's decision to skip the Indy 500 is not surprising because of her focus on NASCAR this year.

Danica Patrick won't run Indy 500 this year

Danica Patrick became a worldwide sensation as a rookie at the Indianapolis 500, challenging for victory and becoming the first woman to lead laps in the showcase race.

Indy 500 field will be missing Patrick

CONCORD, N.C. — Danica Patrick became a worldwide sensation as a rookie at the Indianapolis 500, challenging for victory and becoming the first woman to lead laps in the showcase race. Those Indy days are fading fast. Patrick’s shift to stock cars is long under way and her ties to …

Danica says she will not run in Indy 500 this year

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Danica Patrick became a worldwide sensation as a rookie at the Indianapolis 500, challenging for victory and becoming the first woman to lead laps in the showcase race.

Danica Patrick to skip Indy 500, but doesn't rule out return

Danica Patrick interacts with fans Saturday in Charlotte. She'll forego the idea of racing in the Indy 500 in 2012 to focus on the Coca-Cola 600. / By Bob Leverone, AP