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IndyCar and MotoGP made for wild weekend
John OreoviczWow! A full weekend of racing for the Oreo man. Last Friday and Saturday were spent at Chicagoland Speedway, where the IndyCar Series delivered up a ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2009Franchitti's return, Helio's availability highlight Surfers Paradise finale
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comSo what if this weekend's IndyCar finale at Surfers Paradise is a non-points venture. "Without championship points," explains Dario Franchitti, who makes his return to open-wheel racing on Australia's Gold Coast, "[the fans] might even get a bigger show than they were expecting."
Story | Conversation | October 23, 20082008 campaign offered the best of times, the worst of times
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comIf you like roller coasters, you probably liked the 2008 IndyCar season. The highs? The open-wheel merger, Scott Dixon's mastery at Indy, Danica's historic first win. The lows? Helio's tax-evasion indictment and the passing of a legend. John Oreovicz recaps the season.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008Castroneves' future uncertain after federal tax-evasion charges filed
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comHelio Castroneves was on top of the world. The racing world respected him for his accomplishments on the racetrack. The American public admired him for his footwork on the dance floor. Is the American dream over for the two-time Indy 500 champ?
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008Franchitti on joining Ganassi's IndyCar stable: 'I've gotta do this'
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comContinue learning the NASCAR way in the Nationwide Series or drive for one of the top open-wheel teams on the planet? For 2007 IndyCar Series champ Dario Franchitti, the answer was simple, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008Scheduling conflicts could derail IndyCar's future in Surfers Paradise
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comIf you've been wanting to catch the IndyCar Series rub tires in Australia, you might want to book your flight for the Oct. 24 race down under. It could be the last time the series races at Surfers Paradise, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008Teams starting to show strains from nonstop racing schedule
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comCompeting every weekend is common in some forms of racing, but the IndyCar Series is a different animal in some respects. The strain is starting to show as the series heads to Edmonton Saturday for its sixth race in as many weeks, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2008Oreovicz: And the 2007 Champ Car Award winners are ...
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comSebastien Bourdais is the hands-down winner of John Oreovicz's Best Driver Award in 2007. Unfortunately for Sea Bass, the four-time Champ Car kingpin also earns Oreo's Sore Loser Award.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2007Franchitti mourning loss of friend and countryman McRae
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comThe death of former World Rally Champion Colin McRae and three passengers in a helicopter crash hit close to home for IndyCar Series champ Dario Franchitti. A helicopter pilot himself, Franchitti counted countryman McRae a close friend, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2007Five drivers worth watching for a breakthrough
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comNot every driver can be a title contender, but there are some in the Champ Car World Series not among the favorites who could make waves, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2007Champ vs. Indy comparisons reveal much
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comRival racing leagues Champ Car World Series and the IndyCar Series don't care much for comparisons. That's never stopped John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | February 11, 2007Trophy, Tracy occupying Bourdais' thoughts
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comAustralia is a long way to travel for a race. But Sebastien Bourdais boarded his 14-hour flight knowing a big trophy awaited him.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2005Hometown hero Tracy takes provisional pole
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comBruno Junqueira's still not ready to drive, but a trip to the racetrack was just what the doctor ordered to help his recovery.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2005Champ Car newcomers fast already
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comThe field that will take the green flag for the Champ Car opener at Long Beach will be deeper than in '04.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2005IRL adding Infineon, Watkins Glen road trips
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comThe IRL will unveil its much-awaited '05 schedule on Tuesday. See which two road courses are in.
Story | Conversation | July 31, 2004TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "espn travel" make the list?