Danica Patrick said that she will compete in the first four NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2011.

Last Friday, she made the announcement before racing at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Patrick raced a limited Nationwide schedule for this season. She plans to drive for the same team—JR Motorsports—for next year’s NASCAR Nationwide series.

“I know we're all anxious to get the whole schedule put in place, but I'm extremely excited to be able to confirm our participation in the first four races of the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series season,” said Patrick.