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IRL needs a leader, but who will it be?
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comTony George always said he never wanted to lead. But he did, and now he won't. Who wants to take charge of the Indy Racing League when the man who founded it doesn't?
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009High and low hit Conquest Racing
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comBruno Junqueira turned a handful of practice laps and an excellent qualifying run on Bump Day into an Indy 500 start. Teammate Alex Tagliani wasn't so lucky.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2009Sharp gets in under the gun at Indy
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comThere were costly crashes and tense moments for the second round of Indy 500 qualifying, none more so than Scott Sharp coming through to make the field on the final laps of the day.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2009Castroneves leads day lacking drama
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comHelio Castroneves took the pole for the 93rd Indianapolis 500, but other than a few crashes along the way, there wasn't a lot of drama to be had Saturday at the Speedway.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2009Power leads IndyCar test
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comWatching the No. 3 car lead the way is not unusual for the IndyCar set. But it was Will Power behind the wheel and not Helio Castroneves as teams were getting in some last-minute testing before the season begins.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009Silence is golden at Homestead-Miami
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comIndyCar teams shook off the cobwebs during an open test at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The big story? Noise … or lack thereof.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2009Newman/Haas/Lanigan signs Doornbos
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comNewman/Haas/Lanigan Racing confirmed Friday that it will field at least two cars in the 2009 IndyCar Series and announced Dutchman Robert Doornbos has been signed.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2009For better for some, for worse for others, these are the 2008 Oreo Awards
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comJohn Oreovicz has thought it over this IndyCar Series offseason, and he's ready to dispense his Oreo Awards again. So what are the criteria? Just one man's whim and a whole lot of attention to detail.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2008Wilson gets by Castroneves for first IndyCar Series win
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comJustin Wilson's victory at Belle Isle took the focus off the season title. But with Helio Castroneves having to cede the race lead -- and ultimately the victory -- because of an official's call, the championship race between him and Scott Dixon takes on an added edge with one race to go, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008Kanaan quiets rumors by signing five-year extension with AGR
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comTony Kanaan is staying put. He's not leaving Andretti Green Racing anytime soon after signing a five-year extension Thursday night, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008Danica back in the news, but spotlight shifts to Richmond
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comIs Danica Patrick getting preferential treatment by IndyCar Series officials? Is she jeopardizing the success -- and safety -- of fellow drivers because of her driving tactics? Some of her competitors think so, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008No rest for road-weary IndyCar teams as series shifts to Milwaukee
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comxxOriol Servia hasn't generated much media buzz so far in 2008. But keep an eye on this IndyCar newbie -- tYou'd think Scott Dixon earned the right to relax a bit after winning the Indianapolis 500. Think again. After a week of media interviews and talk-show appearances, Dixon goes back to work Sunday (4 p.m. ET, ABC) at the Milwaukee Mile.his 33-year-old "rookie" will be making some noise, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2008Dixon, Wheldon, Castroneves and Kanaan roll off as odds-on favorites
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comA deep field brings added excitement to the 92nd running of the Indy 500. While a breakthrough for Danica Patrick or Marco Andretti is certainly possible, Scott Dixon, Dan Wheldon, Tony Kanaan and Helio Castroneves are the class of the field, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008Bumping was scarce on Bump Day until a wild final half-hour of qualifying
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comIt didn't look like there would be a lot of bumping on Bump Day. But the Indy 500 field is set, and there was a fantastic and frenetic final half-hour of qualifying to build steam for next Sunday's race, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2008Pole Day lacked excitement but coming weekend could get frantic
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comPole Day for the 92nd Indy 500 never quite got off the ground from an excitement standpoint and Sunday was a washout. This weekend should be better, weather permitting, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS
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