16 Results for juan dixon

Oreovicz: It takes a team to win title

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Scott Dixon will get plenty of credit for winning the 2008 IndyCar Series title, and deservedly so. But it takes a great team and support system behind a driver to get it done, even more so after Dixon's 2007 heartbreak, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008

Franchitti to return to IndyCar, replace Wheldon

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Dario Franchitti will return to IndyCar in 2009 as the replacement driver for Dan Wheldon at Chip Ganassi Racing.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008

Oreovicz: Say hello to Scott Dixon

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Scott 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, 2008

Oreovicz: Wheldon breaks drought with a little luck

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

It 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, 2008

Oreovicz: NASCAR raiding the IndyCar cupboard

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Dario 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, 2007

Oreovicz: For all the marbles at Chicagoland

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

After 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, 2007

Oreovicz: Mid-Ohio a fresh challenge for IndyCar

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

There 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, 2007

Oreovicz: Franchitti's team tight for a reason

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Dario 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, 2007

Oreovicz: Indy/Milwaukee double for Franchitti?

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Juan 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, 2007

Oreovicz: Is a championship next for Franchitti?

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Dario 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, 2007

Oreovicz: What to watch for in Indy's Month of May

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

There'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, 2007

Oreovicz: It's early, but IndyCar field looking thin for '07

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

There'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, 2006

Oreovicz: Power teams bosses hoping for clean finale

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Penske boss Tim Cindric and Ganassi counterpart Mike Hull are pulling for a clean race so the title chips can fall where they may, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2006

Oreovicz: Ganassi seeks revival

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Since 1995, Chip Ganassi has an open-wheel win in every season except for '04. The owner aims to fix that.

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2005

Oreovicz: The IRL at 100 (races)

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

IndyCars will close down Nazareth Speedway this weekend, turning 100 races old in the process.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2004