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

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They said it: The year in quotes

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Drivers may be vanilla these days, but a few spoke their minds in 2009. Leave it to Paul Tracy, Danica Patrick, Jenson Button, Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti and a few more to come through for us.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

Vision for IndyCar, speedway still on track

John Oreovicz

One of the most important stories in Indy car racing during 2009 was the boardroom coup that resulted in Tony George being removed from power at the I...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Who can break Ganassi/Penske grip?

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Schumacher rumor mill in overdrive

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

The F1 rumor mill is in high gear with speculation that seven-time world champ Michael Schumacher is poised to make a comeback. At age 40. History says it can be done.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Time for Danica (The Race Car Driver) to step it up

John Oreovicz

Danica Patrick (The Celebrity), representing Danica Patrick (The Brand), appeared on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Monday to announce that Danica Pa...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

American drivers audition for F1 rides

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

If the USGPE ever does make it to the 2010 Formula One grid, it could do a lot worse than selecting Indy Lights champion JR Hildebrand as one of its drivers.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

2010 IndyCar paddock taking shape

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

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?

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Stars aligned in open-wheel world

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Arana a first-time champ at 51

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

What's sweeter than winning your first NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship? For Puerto Rican thrill-seeker Hector Arana, it's winning it at age 51.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Power to run full-time for Penske in 2010

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Sarge stayed in charge against the odds

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

The odds were stacked against Tony Schumacher to start the 2009 season. Winning his sixth straight Top Fuel championship and seventh overall makes you wonder if he can be beat in 2010.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Titles will be settled at Pomona

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Hector Arana can win the Pro Stock Motorcycle title at age 51, the Top Fuel battle is as good as it gets and four NHRA pro crowns are in the balance. Starting Thursday, it's on at Pomona.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Schumacher, Dixon ready for finale

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher won the past five Top Fuel titles. Larry Dixon took the two before that. Now he has Schumacher's old crew behind him, but trails by one point. Only Pomona can settle this scrap.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 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