http://www.mynorthwest.com MyNorthwest.com delivers up-to-the-minute local news and information for Seattle and the greater Puget Sound area. en-us 15 144 21 http://www.mynorthwest.com http://www.mynorthwest.com/img/lg_mynw_144x21.gif http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=440&sid=296929 By TALES AZZONI Associated Press Writer SAO PAULO (AP) - Danica Patricks stint in NASCAR is receding into her rearview mirror _ for now. Patrick is back with the IndyCar Series after three races in NASCARs second-tier Nationwide circuit, and she cant wait for the open-wheel season to get under way with the Sao Paulo Indy 300 on Sunday. "Ive really enjoyed my time running in NASCAR thus far," she told The Associated Press in an e-mail. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:55:11 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=440&sid=296170 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:05:26 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=440&sid=296068 TALLADEGA, Ala. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:49:46 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=440&sid=295384 By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:57:28 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=440&sid=295478 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma City council has unanimously approved a proposal that could bring an American Le Mans Series Grand Prix race to the city as soon as next year. The council voted Tuesday to adopt a resolution allowing City Manager Jim Couch to start negotiations with a group called Oklahoma City Grand Prix LLC. Longtime local sports executive Brad Lund is a partner in the Oklahoma City Grand Prix LLC and says negotiations could take from four to eight weeks. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:17:38 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=440&sid=294970 By PAUL LOGOTHETIS AP Auto Racing Writer MADRID (AP) - After an anti-climatic championship capped a season of turmoil in 2009, Michael Schumachers return to Formula One has set the stage for a highly anticipated title fight. Schumachers comeback puts four champions on the grid, and at least four teams _ including Schumachers Mercedes GP _ are expected to challenge for the championship after a season of surprises on the track generated little excitement despite the victory of underdog Brawn GP. Most of the news was made off the track in a series of scandals that included the teams nearly forming a breakaway series, Lewis Hamilton allegedly lying to stewards to gain an advantage and Renaults Flavio Briatore being banned from the sport for ordering a driver to crash. Order appeared to be somewhat restored in February when Ferrari emerged as this seasons leading contender after preseason testing, while McLaren, Red Bull and Mercedes are all expected to be in the hunt from the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:54:42 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=440&sid=294810 LONDON (AP) - Former Formula One driver Stirling Moss has broken both ankles and hurt his back in a fall down an elevator shaft at his London home. The 80-year-old Briton was taken to the Royal London Hospital on Saturday after falling three floors. A statement on Moss Web site says he stepped through the open elevator door without noticing the elevator had malfunctioned and stopped on the floor above. Moss broke four bones in a foot and chipped four vertebrae but did not lose consciousness. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:43 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=440&sid=294722 By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer HAMPTON, Ga. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:11:59 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=440&sid=294079 By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer HAMPTON, Ga. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:19:46 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=440&sid=294302 By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer HAMPTON, Ga. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:08:28 PST