When racing lost its brightest star ...
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comIndy car racing lost its brightest star Oct. 31, 1999, when Greg Moore was killed in a gruesome one-car crash at Auto Club Speedway. Ten years later, the racing world is still recovering.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009NHRA event is all you've been told and more
John Oreovicz...nature of the competition, today's blog is presented in the form of a series of short, sharp observations. To wit: • Drag racing is every bit as loud as everyone says it is...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2009How do you like them odds?
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comThe favorite to win Sunday's Indy 500? The dark horse? John Oreovicz breaks down the field.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009Indy 500 buildup really begins now
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comWith practice slated to start Wednesday, Pole Day on Saturday and four days of qualifying over the next two weekends, the buildup for the Indy 500 is in full swing.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009No one faster -- or better -- than series champ Dixon in 2008
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comAbout the only weakness Scott Dixon showed during his championship IndyCar Series season was underperforming on road courses. Still, the popular New Zealander did more than enough on the ovals to earn John Oreovicz's nod as the top IRL driver in 2008.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2008Victory at Iowa just icing on the cake for birthday boy Wheldon
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comAs far as birthdays go, this one takes the cake. Dan Wheldon turned 30 on Sunday, and the ol' man celebrated the occasion by holding off hard-charging rookie Hideki Mutoh and upstart Marco Andretti to win the IndyCar Series race at Iowa Speedway.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2008Iowa crashfest of 2007 could be turned up a notch with more cars on the track
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comThe inaugural Iowa Corn 250 was an IndyCar Series crashfest. What can we expect from Round 2 on Sunday? With eight more cars, it may be that much wilder, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008From contenders to pretenders, 2008 season should be packed with drama
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comWho are the IndyCar Series contenders in 2008? Who are the pretenders? John Oreovicz breaks it all down with a driver-by-driver analysis.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008Champ Car drivers and teams haven't been racing, have been busy
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comA layoff of seven weeks is coming to end for the Champ Car World Series. While there hasn't been a race since September, teams were busy heading into this weekend's Grand Prix of Australia, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2007Franchitti, Dixon turning IndyCar Series into two-man race
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comScott Dixon is red-hot with three straight IndyCar wins, but he still trails Dario Franchitti in the driver standings. Can Dixon make it four in a row at Michigan -- and finally reel in Dario?
Story | Conversation | August 02, 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, 2007Carryover emotion could fuel Kanaan at Nashville
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comTony Kanaan's post-race blowout with Sam Hornish Jr. at Watkins Glen could bode well for the Brazilian this weekend at Nashville. He's at his best when his back is to the wall, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2007Franchitti looking to strengthen IndyCar grip at The Glen
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comWhy is Dario Franchitti smiling? He has three wins in the last five races, a whopping 65-point lead in the driver standings, and a much-anticipated date at Watkins Glen International this weekend.
Story | Conversation | July 05, 2007Racing under the lights in Richmond a highlight for many drivers
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comIt's as close as an IndyCar oval gets to road racing, it's at a critical juncture of the season and the race is under the lights. No wonder the drivers love Richmond, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2007Danica making headlines for all the wrong reasons
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comDanica Patrick is back in the spotlight after last week's much-publicized run-in with Dan Wheldon. The big question facing Danica this week at Texas: Will she finally live up to the hype?
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