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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

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

New places, old faces greet 2009

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

What's new for IndyCar in 2009? Plenty. From the return of Dario Franchitti to the early absence of Helio Castroneves, '09 promises to be a season of change.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009

Helio's win at Infineon means there's plenty at stake Sunday at Belle Isle

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Don't etch Scott Dixon's name into the championship trophy just yet. Helio Castroneves' victory at Infineon Raceway means there's still plenty at stake in Sunday's Firestone Detroit Grand Prix, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

Hunter-Reay wins at Watkins Glen to break Rahal Letterman drought

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Ryan Hunter-Reay looked good all weekend for Rahal Letterman Racing at Watkins Glen. He looked even better breaking the team's nearly four-year losing streak on Sunday, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2008

With Dixon and Wheldon hitting the books, Target/Chip Ganassi gets an 'A'

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

It's report-card time in the IndyCar Series. Who's at the head of the class? That's a no-brainer. Professor John Oreovicz writes the boys at Target/Chip Ganassi have been doing their homework and are passing with flying colors.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2008

Iowa crashfest of 2007 could be turned up a notch with more cars on the track

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

The inaugural Iowa Corn 250 was an IndyCar Series crashfest. What can we expect from Round 2 on Sunday? With eight more cars, it may be that much wilder, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008

Looking up and down the Indy grid reveals hidden structure ... a pyramid

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Most years, the Indy 500 looks like a crapshoot, with many drivers looking as if they have the winning stuff. This year? Scott Dixon has it looking like a pyramid game, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008

Timely caution pulls Wheldon out of yearlong drought

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

It had been a year and a day since Dan Wheldon had won a race. A little luck and a very good car took care of that Sunday at Kansas, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008

Danica Mania will be alive and well at Kansas Speedway

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Can Danica Patrick back up last week's win in Japan with a victory Sunday at Kansas Speedway? Absolutely, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008

From contenders to pretenders, 2008 season should be packed with drama

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Who are the IndyCar Series contenders in 2008? Who are the pretenders? John Oreovicz breaks it all down with a driver-by-driver analysis.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008

After close miss, Dixon concentrating on winning title, and Indy 500

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

It's hard to come closer to winning an IndyCar Series title and missing than Scott Dixon did in 2007. That has the busy New Zealand native even more stoked as the 2008 season looms, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2008

IRL officials hoping rules changes tighten competition in '08

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

AP Photo/Ben Margot A slightly altered road course at Infineon Raceway will greet the IndyCar contingent in 2008. Changes In Store For 2008 The...

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IRL to pay more to full-time teams, and Indy 500 purse will reach new high

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

The Indy Racing League announced a new prize fund allocation system Tuesday that is designed to provide a more stable financial platform for existing and prospective IndyCar Series participants.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2007

2007 Oreo Awards: And the winners are ...

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

The dubious (Dan vs. Danica) and the spectacular (Dario's last-lap pass of Scott Dixon for the IndyCar championship) highlight the 2007 Oreo Awards. Drum roll please ...

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2007