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IndyCar and MotoGP made for wild weekend

John Oreovicz

Wow! A full weekend of racing for the Oreo man. Last Friday and Saturday were spent at Chicagoland Speedway, where the IndyCar Series delivered up a ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Don't grant Dixon legend status just yet

John Oreovicz

...win record: For a few days after Scott Dixon won the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, the indycar.com Web site ran a splash page congratulating Dixon on becoming the winningest...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 13, 2009

IRL needs a leader, but who will it be?

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Tony 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, 2009

High and low hit Conquest Racing

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Bruno 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, 2009

Sharp gets in under the gun at Indy

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

There 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, 2009

Castroneves leads day lacking drama

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Helio 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, 2009

Long Beach running strong as ever

John Oreovicz

It promises to be business as usual this weekend at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Perfect weather, beautiful people, engines, exhaust fumes an...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 16, 2009

Power leads IndyCar test

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Watching 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, 2009

Time to test Barber for IndyCar race

John Oreovicz

...and Scott Dixon come to grips with a circuit that was compared to Infineon Raceway, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Watkins Glen International and even Spa-Francorchamps. Team Penske's Ryan Briscoe said the atmosphere...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 23, 2009

Silence is golden at Homestead-Miami

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

IndyCar teams shook off the cobwebs during an open test at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The big story? Noise … or lack thereof.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2009

Newman/Haas/Lanigan signs Doornbos

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Newman/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, 2009

Let's get started already!

John Oreovicz

...at least it gave those working within the sport (not to mention open-wheel racing fans) an...Honda spec cars hit the track for meaningful action. The 2008 season officially ended last Sept. 7...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 30, 2009

For better for some, for worse for others, these are the 2008 Oreo Awards

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

John 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, 2008

Wilson gets by Castroneves for first IndyCar Series win

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Justin 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, 2008

Kanaan quiets rumors by signing five-year extension with AGR

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Tony 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, 2008