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.

ESPN 100: Nos. 91-100

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

IndyCar to open '10 in Sao Paulo

The Indy Racing League will open its 2010 season on the streets of Sao Paulo, the first time the IndyCar series has held a race in Brazil.

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?

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.

Power to run full-time for Penske in 2010

Fresh off the announcement of a new title sponsor, the IZOD IndyCar Series got another boost Thursday when Penske Racing revealed plans to run a third full-time entry in 2010 for Australian driver Will Power.

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

...the title, and had either the CART or current Formula 1 scoring system been in use, Helio Castroneves would have won the title rather than finishing third. Castroneves would have won another crown in...

2009 Power Rankings: Final

After 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...

Franchitti caps return with another title

Dario Franchitti's return to IndyCar racing couldn't have gone better. He's the IRL champion once again.

Franchitti gains point on leader Dixon

Scott 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.

...Ryan Briscoe (L) driver of the #6 Team Penske Dallara Honda, team owner Roger Penske and Helio Castroneves drives his #3 Team Penske Dallara Honda during practice for the IRL IndyCar Series 93rd running...

Point leader of this season Ryan Briscoe of Australia, second left, Helio Castroneves of Brazil, left, and Dan Wheldon of England, react during an event for fans at the...

2009 Power Rankings: Homestead

After each race of the IndyCar Series season, ESPN.com open-wheel correspondent John Oreovicz will rank the top 10 drivers in the series. Don't a...

Dixon win sets up three-way finale fight

Scott Dixon needed a break, and he got it when Ryan Briscoe had a bad exit from the pits at Motegi. Dixon's win sets up a finale title fight at Homestead that includes teammate Dario Franchitti.