Stars aligned in open-wheel world
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comFrom 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, 2009NASCAR awards, Page 2 style
Hampton Stevens, Page 2With the 2009 Sprint Cup season all but complete, Page 2 hands out its own unique awards to the NASCAR world.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009When racing lost its brightest star ...
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comIndy 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, 2009What'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, 2009Franchitti 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, 20092009 Power Rankings: Final
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comAfter 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, 2009Franchitti plays Miami hand perfectly
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comDario 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, 2009Franchitti caps return with another title
Associated PressDario Franchitti's return to IndyCar racing couldn't have gone better. He's the IRL champion once again.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009Franchitti gains point on leader Dixon
Associated PressScott Dixon enters as the leader, four points ahead of teammate Dario Franchitti -- who gained a point by winning the pole in Friday qualifying -- and eight ahead of Briscoe.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009Dixon 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, 2009Briscoe 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, 2009Hands down, 2009 one of Dario's best
John OreoviczDario Franchitti returned to the IndyCar Series in 2009 after a brief foray into NASCAR, and it looks...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009Helio 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, 2009Title or no title, Dario's return a successful one
John OreoviczDario Franchitti might not win the IndyCar Series championship Oct. 10 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. But in his...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009Danica's reported signing great news for IRL
John Oreovicz...for NASCAR. Although the IndyCar Series can boast of several world-class drivers, including Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, Helio Castroneves, Tony Kanaan and the rapidly emerging Ryan Briscoe, none of them captivate racing fans...
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