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Wilson 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, 2008Indy 500 this year is about more, more, more
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comMore money, more cars and drivers and more excitement. The buildup to the 92nd Indianapolis 500 has begun, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008Strong showings at Motegi make Danica a front-runner in Japan
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comJapan's Twin Ring Motegi is one of the toughest circle-track tests in the world. So what is Danica Patrick's secret?
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2008Newcomer Wilson sets pace in opening practice at St. Petersburg
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comOn the familiar turf of a street course, the drivers and teams making the transition to the IndyCar Series from the Champ Car World Series showed their true potential in the opening practice for Sunday's Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2008Unified group puts nasty open-wheel split in its rearview mirror
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comTony George and Kevin Kalkhoven on the same stage, shaking hands ... and smiling? Yes, American open-wheel fans, the Champ Car-IRL feud is officially over. But the hard work, writes John Oreovicz, is just beginning.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2008As merger talks continue, Champ Car bankruptcy maneuver could be in store
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comAs talks to combine American open-wheel under the IRL umbrella continue, rumors of a Champ Car bankruptcy maneuver have surfaced, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2008Inbox fills up with reader feedback on American open-wheel split
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comWrite a nice story about American open-wheel racing and you hear crickets. Call out the louts responsible for it in a column? Let the fur -- and reader feedback -- fly, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008American open-wheel racing held hostage: Year 13
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comIt's too late to worry about how the American open-wheel split developed. Heading into a 13th season with no end in sight, it is about time to rank the 11 men most responsible for seeing to it that the split hasn't ended, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008Open-wheel personalities had plenty to say in eventful 2007
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comWhatchoo talkin' about, Willis? No, we're not watching reruns of "Diff'rent Strokes." We're just remembering some of the more quotable quotes from the 2007 open-wheel season.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007EDITOR'S PICKS
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