27 Results for alex barron

With Helio in limbo, Briscoe the man

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Ryan Briscoe burst onto the IndyCar scene when his car exploded into a fireball at Chicagoland Speedway. Three-plus years later, the sparks are still flying.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009

Franchitti, Dixon turning IndyCar Series into two-man race

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Scott Dixon is red-hot with three straight IndyCar wins, but he still trails Dario Franchitti in the driver standings. Can Dixon make it four in a row at Michigan -- and finally reel in Dario?

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2007

Nashville race hampered by lack of second racing groove

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Title contenders were concerned coming in to the IndyCar race at Nashville Superspeedway that lapped traffic could be a problem. Their concerns were well founded, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2007

Indy hopefuls trying to claw their way into 500 field

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

It's Bump Weekend at Indy, and there still are more questions than answers. Here's the big one: Who will be left out of the chase for Indy's $10 million purse?

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2007

Breaking down the Indy 500, who finishes where?

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Breaking down the Indy 500 field comes down to five basic units from the contenders through the pretenders. John Oreovicz submits his list for what he expects to see on race day.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2007

Still seeking first win, Coyne making headway

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Dale Coyne Racing is still looking for that first Champ Car victory. The 2007 season could just be Coyne's best chance to get it, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2007

Penske, Ganassi cars retain edge, but others gaining

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

There's little reason to think the Penske and Ganassi cars won't dominate at Michigan, but other teams might be catching up, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2006

Atlantic series enjoying healthy turnaround

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

It's not a stretch to call the developmental Atlantic series the healthiest open-wheel series in the United States, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2006

Small oval a true test for IndyCar drivers

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

The fastest lap times of the year are on tap at Richmond. See why Danica hopes not to get lapped.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2005

Bet against Kanaan at your own risk

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Danica Patrick's getting most of the publicity, but see who John Oreovicz expects to win Sunday's race.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2005

No rest for Indy pole winner

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

You'd think pole winner Tony Kanaan would be entitled to some rest and relaxation, but no. He was at Indianapolis Motor Speedway bright and early Monday morning.

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2005

Kanaan best when it counted most

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

May has belonged to Danica Patrick, and she was fastest at Indy on Sunday, too. But she isn't on the pole.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2005

Chevy's 1-3 pole start a stunner

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Cosworth and Chevy both have a lot to prove this year in IndyCar racing. They did on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2005

Road racing, new faces among buzz for '05

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

The IndyCar series roars to life in testing this week at Homestead-Miami. Here's the short list of intrigue.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2005

Chevy-powered IRL cars 0-for-'04

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

GM's IRL project head says they're not being outworked by Honda and Toyota. But Chevy's not seeing checkers.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2004