Franchitti 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, 2008New 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, 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, 2007Franchitti, Dixon (Kanaan, too) take championship down to wire
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comAfter 16 races, countless crashes and a crazy finish last week, the IndyCar Series title really comes down to two drivers -- Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon -- and one race Sunday at Chicagoland, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 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, 2007Franchitti bouyed by veteran -- and close -- staff
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comDario Franchitti is enjoying a resurgent season and the IndyCar Series points lead. He's being helped by two veteran technicians who also happen to be his friends, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 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, 2007Six drivers in contention as IndyCar season heats up
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comDario Franchitti won the Indy 500 and the past two seasons that has meant a series title as well. He has a solid shot, but there's a six-man battle brewing as the season heats up, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 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.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2006IRL champ sticking with Ganassi
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comScott Dixon apparently won't jump to Formula One anytime soon, though Chip Ganassi has connections.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2004TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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