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Stars aligned in open-wheel world
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comFrom 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, 2009Arana a first-time champ at 51
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comWhat'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, 2009Power to run full-time for Penske in 2010
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comFresh 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, 2009Sarge stayed in charge against the odds
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Titles will be settled at Pomona
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comHector 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, 2009Schumacher, Dixon ready for finale
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comTony 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, 2009IndyCar 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, 2009F1 2010 raises 10 good questions
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comThere 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, 2009When racing lost its brightest star ...
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comIndy 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, 2009Force Hood blazing Funny Car trail
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comAshley 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, 2009Title showdowns loom in Las Vegas
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comWith 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, 2009What's the point(s)? Just another IRL cliffhanger
John OreoviczBy 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, 2009Franchitti deserved No. 1 ranking, too
John OreoviczThe 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, 20092009 Power Rankings: Final
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comAfter 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, 2009Franchitti plays Miami hand perfectly
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comDario 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.
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