92 Results for contender

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

Briscoe ready to get it on at Homestead

John Oreovicz

They don't give out a "Most Improved Driver" award in the IndyCar Series, but if they did, Ryan Briscoe would likely win it for the second year in a r...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Hands down, 2009 one of Dario's best

John Oreovicz

...really a handling track, and we've noticed that this year especially." All three of the championship contenders tested within the last week at Homestead. "It was just the three of us, so it was...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Next stop for IndyCar title contenders: Chicagoland

John Oreovicz

In each of the past three years, the IndyCar Series championship was decided at Chicagoland Speedway. The 1.5-mile oval, an hour west of The Loop in J...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 27, 2009

Dominant Dixon bad news for title contenders

John Oreovicz

STEAM CORNERS, Ohio -- If anyone had forgotten who the IndyCar Series' best driver is, Scott Dixon provided a timely reminder Sunday afternoon at Mi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 10, 2009

The Rest Of The Season starts now

John Oreovicz

...to claim the IndyCar Series crown for the past four years. Each of the four main championship contenders -- Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe at Team Penske and Franchitti and Scott Dixon at Target Chip Ganassi Racing...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 29, 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

How do you like them odds?

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

The favorite to win Sunday's Indy 500? The dark horse? John Oreovicz breaks down the field.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 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

News of Castroneves steals Tracy's thunder

John Oreovicz

...it wrong." In Castroneves, the series gets back one of its most popular stars and strongest championship contenders. "It's cool," remarked Scott Dixon, who narrowly defeated Castroneves for the 2008 IndyCar Series title. "I...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 2009

Wilson-Coyne duo could surprise in '09

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Justin Wilson didn't even have a job a month before IndyCar's 2009 opener at St. Pete. Sunday, he'll be one of the drivers to beat at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009

Cars and stars show up in St. Pete

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

A long offseason is over for the IndyCar Series, with a few late arrivals to boost the car count and the usual suspects expected to run up front.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009

Put your money on 2008 champ Dixon

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Feeling lucky? John Oreovicz says to put your money on defending IndyCar Series champ Scott Dixon to win it all again in 2009.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009