Driver Dario Franchitti pours champagne over his teammate Scott Dixon in victory lane at the Honda Indy 200 at...

Who can break Ganassi/Penske grip?

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.

Ranking the world's best 10 drivers

Jimmie Johnson won his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup championship, but how much weight does that carry in Terry Blount's rankings of the world's best drivers? Plenty.

...the fourth consecutive for Johnson. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE HOMESTEAD, FL - OCTOBER 10: Dario Franchitti driver of the #10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara Honda celebrates after winning the IRL IndyCar...

ESPN 100: Nos. 91-100

ESPN The Magazine's 100 best sports events of 2009 quiz, questions Nos. 91-100.

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

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

American drivers audition for F1 rides

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.

Dario Franchitti, from Scotland, celebrates with his brother Marino, left, as he looks toward his wife, Ashley Judd...

Stars aligned in open-wheel world

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.

2010 IndyCar paddock taking shape

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?

NASCAR awards, Page 2 style

With the 2009 Sprint Cup season all but complete, Page 2 hands out its own unique awards to the NASCAR world.

Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, right, douses third place finisher Greg Moore of Canada, on the winner's podium...

When racing lost its brightest star ...

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.

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

...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...

Franchitti deserved No. 1 ranking, too

...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...