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, 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.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009Hands down, 2009 one of Dario's best
John Oreovicz...he has matched that victory tally to date in 2009. He's five points behind teammate Scott Dixon heading into the season-ending Firestone Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with Team Penske's Ryan...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009Title or no title, Dario's return a successful one
John Oreovicz...a fresh environment at Target Chip Ganassi Racing, alongside a teammate he likes and respects in Scott Dixon, Franchitti adjusted back to open-wheelers as if he had never been away. His 2009 season has...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 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 back where he belongs
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThe biggest lesson Dario Franchitti learned from his ill-timed, adversity-filled foray into NASCAR? The 2007 IndyCar Series champ and 500 winner still has plenty to prove.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2009Castroneves still the man to beat at Indy
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comSome bad news for the 32 other drivers hoping to etch their names on the Borg-Warner Trophy: Helio Castroneves is back, and so is that killer smile.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009Franchitti back where he belongs
Terry Blount, ESPN.comIn the end, it all worked out for Dario Franchitti. The 2007 Indy 500 winner jumped from the NASCAR unemployment line to the "best seat" in the IndyCar paddock.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009Franchitti wins ninth career race
Associated PressDario Franchitti has won the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Story | Conversation | April 19, 2009Donohue ends Ganassi's streak at 3
Associated PressDavid Donohue has won the Rolex 24 to end Chip Ganassi Racing's Daytona winning streak at three races and match his late father's victory here 40 years ago.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2009Franchitti to return to IndyCar in '09, replace Wheldon at Ganassi
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comDario Franchitti will return to IndyCar in 2009 as the replacement driver for Dan Wheldon at Chip Ganassi Racing.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008Disarray or misfortune, these are tough times at Ganassi Racing
David Newton, ESPN.comDisarray is a strong word, but it might be hard to find a better one to describe the Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates organization in the wake of losing driver Reed Sorenson to a rival, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008Franchitti to meet with Ganassi after losing Sprint Cup ride
Associated PressDario Franchitti isn't sure what his future holds, but the former open-wheel star said Wednesday he'd like to remain in NASCAR.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008Lack of sponsorship forces Ganassi to shut down Franchitti's team
ESPN.com news servicesCo-owner Chip Ganassi has ceased operation of Dario Franchitti's race team because of a lack of sponsorship.
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