Patrick to remain in IRL with Andretti team

Danica Patrick has agreed to a three-year contract to remain at Andretti Green Racing and stay in the IndyCar Series, according to a report in the Indianapolis Star.

Patrick, the first woman to win a major open-wheel race in last year's Indy Japan, is finishing her fifth season in the IndyCar series and is fifth in points. She's been rumored to be considering a move to NASCAR and still could compete in a limited number of races.

Patrick's agent, Alan Zucker, did not return calls from The Associated Press. The Indy Racing League and Andretti Green Racing had no comment.

The IndyCar Series season finale is Oct. 10 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

"I know she has said winning the Indianapolis 500 is important to her and that it's a lifelong dream to win that race," Belskus said at the Indy Japan 300.

Johnson wins pole at Dover: Jimmie Johnson turned a lap of 157.356 mph to win the pole at Dover International Speedway.

The top four spots in Friday's qualifying all went to Chase for the championship drivers.

Juan Pablo Montoya was second, Ryan Newman third and Greg Biffle fourth.