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Australian Open

Australian Open | Jan. 19 - Feb. 1, 2009 | Melbourne, Australia

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Power to run full-time for Penske in 2010

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Fresh off the announcement of a new title sponsor, the IZOD IndyCar Series got another boost Thursday when Penske Racing revealed plans to run a third full-time entry in 2010 for Australian driver Will Power.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

F1 2010 raises 10 good questions

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

There are at least 10 good questions about F1 as the world's dominant racing series heads into its offseason. One big question? Is Sebastian Vettel poised to be a worldwide superstar?

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Dixon win sets up three-way finale fight

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Scott Dixon needed a break, and he got it when Ryan Briscoe had a bad exit from the pits at Motegi. Dixon's win sets up a finale title fight at Homestead that includes teammate Dario Franchitti.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2009

Briscoe in command with two races to go

John Oreovicz

...good to his word. The 27-year-old Australian obviously is peaking at the right time, because...300 at Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday night to open up the largest championship lead any driver has...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 30, 2009

Power surge at Rexall Edmonton Indy

John Oreovicz

...long and stellar career with the legendary organization. Mears served as Power's spotter Sunday for the Australian driver's first IndyCar Series victory and fifth top-6 finish in as many starts in 2009...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 27, 2009

Full speed ahead for IndyCar Series

John Oreovicz

...Briscoe set a track record of 1 minute, 28.597 seconds using the "reds." It's the Australian driver's second consecutive pole at The Glen. "The Firestone red tires made things tricky with strategy...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 04, 2009

Lack of side-by-side racing mars Texas race

John Oreovicz

...track that is tailor-made for spine-tingling open-wheel action. After a two-hour race that...appraisal. Artificially brought back to the pack, the Australian was unable to break free. During the final...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 07, 2009

Indy magic missing for most

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

It was a historic day for Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves. For the 32 other drivers Sunday? Not so much.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009

Indy 500 buildup really begins now

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

With practice slated to start Wednesday, Pole Day on Saturday and four days of qualifying over the next two weekends, the buildup for the Indy 500 is in full swing.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009

Wheldon the man to beat at Kansas

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

On paper, Dan Wheldon should be the overwhelming favorite to win Sunday's IndyCar Series race at Kansas Speedway. But we're not racing on paper, are we?

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009

Dixon, Franchitti IndyCar's dream team

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

That big ol' bull's-eye on Target Chip Ganassi Racing is there for a reason. What do you expect when you pair the 2007 IndyCar Series champ with the 2008 winner?

Story | Conversation | March 30, 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

Hunter-Reay still looking for work

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Ryan Hunter-Reay has everything you need to be an IndyCar star -- except a job, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2009

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

Power doesn't hesitate to join Penske

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Even if Will Power never turns a lap as the fill-in driver for Helio Castroneves, joining a top-flight IndyCar team like Penske is a can't-miss opportunity, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009