Ranking the world's best 10 drivers
Terry Blount, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson won his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup championship, but how much weight does that carry in Terry Blount's rankings of the world's best drivers? Plenty.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Stars 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, 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, 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, 2009Driver gets the credit, but team shares in Dixon's IndyCar Series title
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comScott 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, 2008Franchitti 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.
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