Helio's win at Infineon means there's plenty at stake Sunday at Belle Isle

Don't etch Scott Dixon's name into the championship trophy just yet. Helio Castroneves' victory at Infineon Raceway means there's still plenty at stake in Sunday's Firestone Detroit Grand Prix, writes John Oreovicz.

Early luck gives Briscoe winning strategy at Mid-Ohio

The day went about as well as team owner Roger Penske could hope for at Mid-Ohio. Some early luck led to the winning strategy for Ryan Briscoe, and teammate Helio Castroneves finished second to trim into the series lead held by Scott Dixon, writes John Oreovicz.

Briscoe beats Penske teammate Castroneves at Mid-Ohio for 2nd IndyCar win

Penske finished 1-2 at the Honda Indy 200 with Ryan Briscoe beating teammate Helio Castroneves for his second IndyCar victory.

With Dixon and Wheldon hitting the books, Target/Chip Ganassi gets an 'A'

It's report-card time in the IndyCar Series. Who's at the head of the class? That's a no-brainer. Professor John Oreovicz writes the boys at Target/Chip Ganassi have been doing their homework and are passing with flying colors.

Looking up and down the Indy grid reveals hidden structure ... a pyramid

Most years, the Indy 500 looks like a crapshoot, with many drivers looking as if they have the winning stuff. This year? Scott Dixon has it looking like a pyramid game, writes John Oreovicz.

Turn 1 wall ends Indy 500 dream for Dominguez, Pacific Coast Motorsports

Mario Dominguez will have to wait 'til Milwaukee to make his IndyCar Series debut. The Turn 1 wall at Indy saw to that, writes John Oreovicz.

Race driver Mario Dominguez slides through the first turn after hitting the wall during a qualifying attempt for the Indianapolis...

Bumping was scarce on Bump Day until a wild final half-hour of qualifying

It didn't look like there would be a lot of bumping on Bump Day. But the Indy 500 field is set, and there was a fantastic and frenetic final half-hour of qualifying to build steam for next Sunday's race, writes John Oreovicz.

Foyt IV, Roth among drivers to bump way in Indy 500 field

A.J. Foyt IV had already had a difficult day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway -- and it was only half over.

Foyt IV blows engine, crashes hard at Indy 500 practice

A.J. Foyt IV's car caught fire and crashed hard against the wall Sunday during practice for the Indianapolis 500. He had a slight burn to the back of his neck but was otherwise unhurt.

Race driver Mario Dominguez slides through the first turn after hitting the wall during a qualifying attempt for the Indianapolis...

Giebler hospitalized after Indy practice crash; Rahal qualifies

Phil Giebler, a late entry with only a handful of laps behind the wheel, was hospitalized Saturday after a crash during practice for the Indianapolis 500.

Bell leads qualifying; Roth on bubble for what may be anticlimactic Bump Day

Townsend Bell nipped Graham Rahal on Saturday for 12th on the Indy 500 grid, but a rash of crashes in the past two days may mean little drama for Sunday's Bump Day, writes John Oreovicz.

Four drivers destined to go home unhappy this weekend at Indy

Saturday's final qualifying and Sunday's Bump Day for the Indy 500 won't just shuffle the deck this year. The tense events will send as many as four drivers home, writes John Schwarb.

...smacking into a wall at more than 200 mph. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, file) From left Mario Dominguez, Mario Andretti, Joan Collins and Paul Newman attend the launch party for Gevril's new limited...