Castroneves' uncertain future putting the pinch on Team Penske

Roger 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.

Dixon steals Kentucky from Castroneves for record-tying sixth victory

Scott Dixon came from behind Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway, passing Helio Castroneves on the final straightaway to win the Meijer Indy 300.

Dixon foils Castroneves' fuel strategy, closes in on second series title

Helio 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.

Hunter-Reay wins at Watkins Glen to break Rahal Letterman drought

Ryan 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.

NEWTON, IA - JUNE 21: Ryan Hunter-Reay drives the #17 Rahal Letterman Team Ethanol Dallara Honda during practice for the IRL Indycar Series Iowa Corn Indy 250 on June 21, 2008...

WATKINS GLEN, NY - JULY 06: Ryan Hunter-Reay, driver of the #17 Rahal Letterman Racing Team Ethanol Dallara Honda celebrates winning the IRL IndyCar Series Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen on July...

WATKINS GLEN, NY - JULY 06: Ryan Hunter-Reay driver of the #17 Rahal Letterman Racing Team Ethanol Dallara Honda celebrates winning with his pit crew during the IRL IndyCar Series Camping World Grand Prix...

Leafy, invasive, irritating kudzu could be NASCAR's fuel of the future

Kudzu, a fast-growing, leafy, invasive vine that's known to smother small buildings, could be NASCAR's answer to finding a more eco-friendly fuel source, writes Ryan McGee.

Victory at Iowa just icing on the cake for birthday boy Wheldon

As 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.

Late-race tangle with Andretti spoils strong outing by Hunter-Reay

Ryan 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.

RYAN MCGEE'S BLOG: MEMORIAL DAY MADNESS

I love the smell of ethanol in the morning. It smells like … Memorial Day. Since the FIA moved the Monaco Grand Prix...

...Newman Haas Lanigan Racing Dallara Honda past Ryan Hunter-Reay in the #17 Rahal Letterman Racing Team Ethanol Dallara Honda during the IRL IndyCar Series Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 on April 27, 2008 at...

Rahal, Danica take center stage with history-making performances

Helio Castroneves yesterday's news? Hardly. Graham Rahal and Danica Patrick simply stole the spotlight, writes John Schwarb.

Danica quiets her critics with landmark victory in Japan

Danica 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.

From Dan to Danica, 2008 campaign won't be lacking in drama

Will 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.