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, 2009Brand vs. mission? Danica has to decide
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comDanica Patrick the brand should be in NASCAR. Danica Patrick the driver? The IndyCar star should pay attention to what happened to the more-seasoned drivers who made the switch before her.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009Franchitti wins ninth career race
Associated PressDario Franchitti has won the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Story | Conversation | April 19, 2009Daytona enduro conquers our limits
Ryan McGee, ESPN The MagazineWhat's it like to hang around a working pit for more than 24 hours straight? Ryan McGee got up close and personal with the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Maybe too personal.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009New Zealand's Dixon finally lands himself on IndyCar Series map
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comScott Dixon is far from the most-hyped driver in the IndyCar Series, likely because he is one of the quietest. There will be no hiding behind that exterior calm after a dominating Indy 500 victory, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2008Is this Danica's year? She's not the favorite, but don't bet against it
Terry Blount, ESPN.comDanica Patrick already has a victory on her résumé. She's a marketing dream. But there's something she wants more than anything, and that's an Indy 500 victory. Despite the deepest field in a decade, she has her best chance yet, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008All's fair in pole qualifying: Dixon's gamble pays off
Associated PressScott Dixon withdrew an earlier qualifying run and took the provisional pole with just over two hours remaining on the first of four days of time trials for the Indianapolis 500.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2008Rookies break out of the gate impressively as Indy 500 festivities begin
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comIndy 500 festivities kicked off Sunday with rookie orientation. That they ran 661 trouble-free laps combined bodes well for the race on May 25, writes John Schwarb.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008Timely caution pulls Wheldon out of yearlong drought
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comIt had been a year and a day since Dan Wheldon had won a race. A little luck and a very good car took care of that Sunday at Kansas, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008Franchitti's apparent defection latest coup for NASCAR
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comDario Franchitti had the paddock buzzing at Chicagoland Speedway, but not because he'd just earned the pole for Sunday's Peak Antifreeze Indy 300. The buzz? NASCAR's calling, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2007Big challenge for IndyCar in Honda's American backyard
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comThere are drivers in Sunday's IndyCar Series race with experience at Mid-Ohio, but none in an IndyCar. Running in the American backyard of series engine supplier Honda, the tough and technical road course presents a special challenge, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | July 18, 2007Indy winner Franchitti targets Indy/Milwaukee double
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comJuan Pablo Montoya was the last driver to score back-to-back victories at Indy and then Milwaukee. Can Dario Franchitti follow suit? We'll find out Sunday, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007Month of May packed with things to watch for
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comThere's always plenty to keep a fan busy during the IndyCar Series' month of May. John Oreovicz breaks it all down ahead of the 91st Indy 500.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2007IndyCar paddock in flux, but '07 season still far away
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comThere's plenty of time for more entries to trickle in, but the 2007 IndyCar starting grid is looking a little thin, writes John Oreovicz.
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