Danica Patrick racing NASCAR and Indy, among highest paid female athletes

Danica Patrick, the first woman to win an IndyCar race, will continue racing on both the NASCAR and IndyCar circuits. She is reportedly close to signing a deal to drive for JR Motorsports in 2012. In other Danica news, Forbes reported that she is the third highest paid female athlete, earning $12 million last year. Topping the list is tennis star Maria Sharapova with $25 million. Caroline Wozniacki came in second on the list, just edging Danica at $12.5 million.