Hunter-Reay still looking for work
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comRyan Hunter-Reay has everything you need to be an IndyCar star -- except a job, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 2009New formula? Read between the lines
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comRoundtable meetings have stoked optimism that a new engine and chassis formula is on the horizon for IndyCar. But any changes could be a long time coming.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009Cutting costs nothing new to IRL
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comThe stagnant economy has impacted the IndyCar Series just like any other major racing league. Good thing the IRL has been in cost-cutting mode for years.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2009Wanted: Sponsor for Rahal Letterman
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comWanted: Sponsor to fund 2009 IndyCar Series season for turn-key operation. Only serious inquiries please. For details, contact Rahal Letterman Racing.
Story | Conversation | January 27, 2009Castroneves' uncertain future putting the pinch on Team Penske
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comRoger Penske is playing the waiting game with Helio Castroneves. Does the IndyCar Series team owner fill Helio's seat now or wait till the driver stands trial on tax-evasion charges? That's a tough one, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Dixon foils Castroneves' fuel strategy, closes in on second series title
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comHelio Castroneves ran out of fuel Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway, and he's running out of time to challenge Scott Dixon for the 2008 IndyCar Series title, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2008Hunter-Reay wins at Watkins Glen to break Rahal Letterman drought
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comRyan Hunter-Reay looked good all weekend for Rahal Letterman Racing at Watkins Glen. He looked even better breaking the team's nearly four-year losing streak on Sunday, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2008Victory at Iowa just icing on the cake for birthday boy Wheldon
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comAs far as birthdays go, this one takes the cake. Dan Wheldon turned 30 on Sunday, and the ol' man celebrated the occasion by holding off hard-charging rookie Hideki Mutoh and upstart Marco Andretti to win the IndyCar Series race at Iowa Speedway.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2008Late-race tangle with Andretti spoils strong outing by Hunter-Reay
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comRyan Hunter-Reay says he should have been racing side by side with Scott Dixon for IndyCar bragging rights at Texas. But a late-race collision with Marco Andretti took care of that, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2008Danica quiets her critics with landmark victory in Japan
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comDanica Patrick: Magazine cover girl and now IndyCar Series race winner. Patrick finally quieted her critics Sunday in Japan by becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar race. John Oreovicz calls it arguably the most significant motorsports achievement to date for a female driver.
Story | Conversation | April 19, 2008From Dan to Danica, 2008 campaign won't be lacking in drama
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comWill Dan Wheldon do enough in '08 to attract a NASCAR ride in '09? Will Danica Patrick finally get to Victory Lane? John Oreovicz poses these questions and others as he examines the eight drivers to watch in the 2008 IndyCar season.
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2008IRL officials hoping rules changes tighten competition in '08
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com...Turn 7," said IndyCar Series chief steward Brian Barnhart. The Dallara chassis introduced in 2003 and the ethanol-powered 3.5-liter Honda engine continue without significant changes. But control of the fuel mixture will...
Page | ConversationAmerican open-wheel racing held hostage: Year 13
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comIt's too late to worry about how the American open-wheel split developed. Heading into a 13th season with no end in sight, it is about time to rank the 11 men most responsible for seeing to it that the split hasn't ended, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008Twelve people, places and things to be thankful for in U.S. open-wheel racing
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comSure, the split between Champ Car and IndyCar continues to haunt American open-wheel racing. But there's still plenty to be thankful for, writes John Oreovicz. Tracy, Castroneves, Kanaan and Andretti headline the 12 things going right.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 2007Franchitti, Dixon turning IndyCar Series into two-man race
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comScott Dixon is red-hot with three straight IndyCar wins, but he still trails Dario Franchitti in the driver standings. Can Dixon make it four in a row at Michigan -- and finally reel in Dario?
Story | Conversation | August 02, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "ethanol" make the list?