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John Oreovicz covers open-wheel racing for National Speed Sport News and ESPN.com.

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IndyCar deal with Izod a real shot in the arm

John Oreovicz

...s get the party started!" With those words from Indy Racing League vice president of public relations John Griffin, the IndyCar Series rolled out the red carpet for its first title sponsor since 2001. With...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

F1 2010 raises 10 good questions

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

There are at least 10 good questions about F1 as the world's dominant racing series heads into its offseason. One big question? Is Sebastian Vettel poised to be a worldwide superstar?

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

When racing lost its brightest star ...

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Force Hood blazing Funny Car trail

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Ashley Force Hood would be ecstatic to become the first female to win an NHRA Funny Car title. Even more satisfying? To become the second driver named Force to win one.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Title showdowns loom in Las Vegas

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

With only two races left, it's getting to be crunch time for the drivers trying to win titles in the NHRA's four pro classes. Vegas is on tap this weekend with plenty on the line.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

What's the point(s)? Just another IRL cliffhanger

John Oreovicz

By luck or design, the Indy Racing League's scoring system has created remarkably close championship battles, and for the fourth year in a row, the In...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Franchitti deserved No. 1 ranking, too

John Oreovicz

The top spot in ESPN.com's IndyCar Series Power Rankings got passed around as often as the lead of the series championship this year. We started the ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

2009 Power Rankings: Final

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

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 agree with Oreo's list...

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Franchitti plays Miami hand perfectly

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Dario 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, 2009

Dixon on verge of tying IndyCar's top title mark

John Oreovicz

HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Danica Patrick leads the IndyCar Series in terms of column inches and television time. But Scott Dixon tops the charts in all the ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Briscoe ready to get it on at Homestead

John Oreovicz

They don't give out a "Most Improved Driver" award in the IndyCar Series, but if they did, Ryan Briscoe would likely win it for the second year in a r...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Hands down, 2009 one of Dario's best

John Oreovicz

Dario Franchitti returned to the IndyCar Series in 2009 after a brief foray into NASCAR, and it looks like he never missed a beat. Franchitti won fou...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Helio could hold key to Briscoe's title chances

John Oreovicz

Helio Castroneves is out of contention for the 2009 IndyCar Series championship, but the 34-year-old Brazilian could play a crucial supporting role to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Lights champ Hildebrand ready for bigger things

John Oreovicz

The IndyCar Series championship will go down to the wire for the fourth year in a row, but the Firestone Indy Lights title has already been settled. A...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Title or no title, Dario's return a successful one

John Oreovicz

Dario Franchitti might not win the IndyCar Series championship Oct. 10 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. But in his open-wheel comeback season, he cemented...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009