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, 2009Timely 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, 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, 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
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "juan dixon" make the list?
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