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 OreoviczDario Franchitti returned to the IndyCar Series in 2009 after a brief foray into NASCAR, and it looks like he never missed a beat. Franchitti won fou...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009Title or no title, Dario's return a successful one
John OreoviczDario Franchitti might not win the IndyCar Series championship Oct. 10 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. But in his open-wheel comeback season, he cemented...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009IndyCar and MotoGP made for wild weekend
John OreoviczWow! A full weekend of racing for the Oreo man. Last Friday and Saturday were spent at Chicagoland Speedway, where the IndyCar Series delivered up a ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 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, 2009Bourdais' F1 ouster another punch to U.S. gut
John Oreovicz...on the worldwide stage. It's not a glorious list. Michael Andretti, Jacques Villeneuve, Alex Zanardi, Juan Pablo Montoya, Cristiano da Matta and now Bourdais all arguably underachieved in F1 given the championship-winning form...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 16, 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.
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, 2008Open-wheel split cost contenders a chance at Indy 500 glory
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comThe steepest price paid for the American open-wheel split? For Jimmy Vasser, Greg Moore, Alex Zanardi and Mauricio Gugelmin, an opportunity for Indy immortality, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2008Timely 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, 2008American open-wheel racing held hostage: Year 13
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comIt's too late to worry about how the American open-wheel split developed. Heading into a 13th season with no end in sight, it is about time to rank the 11 men most responsible for seeing to it that the split hasn't ended, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008Franchitti to NASCAR not an odd fit, it could be an obvious one
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comDario Franchitti had accomplished all he could in American open-wheel racing. He may not reach such great heights in NASCAR, but he will look and sound good doing it, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2007Franchitti'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.
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