Team owner Ganassi tells Danica Patrick to finish her IndyCar goals before moving to NASCAR

Ganassi only “maybe” interested in Danica Patrick

INDIANAPOLIS — Chip Ganassi says he counseled Danica Patrick to finish all her IndyCar goals before moving to NASCAR.

Patrick has not ruled out NASCAR for next season and recently visited several race shops in North Carolina.

Ganassi, who owns teams in IndyCar, NASCAR and Grand-Am, says he spoke with Patrick recently for about an hour to discuss her goals. He says he told her she’s on the verge of accomplishing huge achievements in IndyCar and has plenty of time to finish business there before switching series.

He doesn’t believe he’s the right fit for Patrick in NASCAR and says he’s only “maybe” interested in adding her to his IndyCar team.