252 Results for dario franchitti

Who can break Ganassi/Penske grip?

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

One word best describes the level of success Target Chip Ganassi Racing and Penske Racing have enjoyed in the IndyCar Series the past two years: domination.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Time for Danica (The Race Car Driver) to step it up

John Oreovicz

Danica Patrick (The Celebrity), representing Danica Patrick (The Brand), appeared on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Monday to announce that Danica Pa...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

American drivers audition for F1 rides

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

If the USGPE ever does make it to the 2010 Formula One grid, it could do a lot worse than selecting Indy Lights champion JR Hildebrand as one of its drivers.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

2010 IndyCar paddock taking shape

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Now that the biggest offseason deals have been announced (Izod and Danica), let's tackle the obvious question: How is the 2010 IndyCar Series paddock shaping up?

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Stars aligned in open-wheel world

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

From Danica to Dario to the new title sponsor for the IndyCar Series, the world of open-wheel racing has a lot to be thankful for in 2009 ... and beyond.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

When racing lost its brightest star ...

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Indy car racing lost its brightest star Oct. 31, 1999, when Greg Moore was killed in a gruesome one-car crash at Auto Club Speedway. Ten years later, the racing world is still recovering.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

What's the point(s)? Just another IRL cliffhanger

John Oreovicz

...a row, the IndyCar Series title was not settled until the final lap of the season. Dario Franchitti edged his Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon, with Team Penske's Ryan Briscoe right...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Franchitti deserved No. 1 ranking, too

John Oreovicz

...Scott Dixon has topped the charts five times, including the final ranking for the 2009 season. Dario Franchitti was No. 1 on four occasions, Ryan Briscoe twice, and Helio Castroneves once. After midseason, Castroneves...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

2009 Power Rankings: Final

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

After each race of the IndyCar Series season, ESPN.com open-wheel correspondent John Oreovicz ranked the top 10 drivers in the series. Don't agre...

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Franchitti plays Miami hand perfectly

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Dario Franchitti made an alternate pit strategy pay off perfectly at Homestead, winning the race and the IndyCar Series title. Is an encore on tap for 2010? Stay tuned.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009

Dixon on verge of tying IndyCar's top title mark

John Oreovicz

...be easy. Dixon has a slim five-point lead over his Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Dario Franchitti, and eight points in hand over Ryan Briscoe of Team Penske. But at the same time...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Briscoe ready to get it on at Homestead

John Oreovicz

...a string of second-place finishes and fewer mistakes. "We always knew Ryan was quick," observed Dario Franchitti of Target Chip Ganassi Racing, who sits between his teammate Dixon and Briscoe in the standings...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Hands down, 2009 one of Dario's best

John Oreovicz

Dario Franchitti returned to the IndyCar Series in 2009 after a brief foray into NASCAR, and it looks...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Helio could hold key to Briscoe's title chances

John Oreovicz

...benefit Briscoe because every point he takes away from Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammates Dixon and Dario Franchitti (who trails Dixon by five points) will be critical. Castroneves has two victories this season (at...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Title or no title, Dario's return a successful one

John Oreovicz

Dario Franchitti might not win the IndyCar Series championship Oct. 10 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. But in his...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009