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Power to run full-time for Penske in 2010

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Fresh off the announcement of a new title sponsor, the IZOD IndyCar Series got another boost Thursday when Penske Racing revealed plans to run a third full-time entry in 2010 for Australian driver Will Power.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

What's the point(s)? Just another IRL cliffhanger

John Oreovicz

...season. Dario Franchitti edged his Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon, with Team Penske's Ryan Briscoe right in the mix as well. At about this time a year ago, I wrote a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Franchitti deserved No. 1 ranking, too

John Oreovicz

...including the final ranking for the 2009 season. Dario Franchitti was No. 1 on four occasions, Ryan Briscoe twice, and Helio Castroneves once. After midseason, Castroneves was firmly planted at No. 4, while Briscoe...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

2009 Power Rankings: Final

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

After each race of the IndyCar Series season, ESPN.com open-wheel correspondent John Oreovicz ranked the top 10 drivers in the series. Don't agre...

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Franchitti plays Miami hand perfectly

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Dario 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, 2009

Dixon on verge of tying IndyCar's top title mark

John Oreovicz

...lead over his Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Dario Franchitti, and eight points in hand over Ryan Briscoe of Team Penske. But at the same time, the math is pretty simple: If Dixon finishes...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Briscoe ready to get it on at Homestead

John Oreovicz

...t give out a "Most Improved Driver" award in the IndyCar Series, but if they did, Ryan Briscoe would likely win it for the second year in a row. Not that the Australian, who...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Hands down, 2009 one of Dario's best

John Oreovicz

...heading into the season-ending Firestone Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with Team Penske's Ryan Briscoe just three points behind Franchitti. The 2007 championship was a two-man battle between Dixon and...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Helio could hold key to Briscoe's title chances

John Oreovicz

...34-year-old Brazilian could play a crucial supporting role to help his Team Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe win the crown this Saturday in the Firestone Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. With eight...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Danica's reported signing great news for IRL

John Oreovicz

...world-class drivers, including Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, Helio Castroneves, Tony Kanaan and the rapidly emerging Ryan Briscoe, none of them captivate racing fans of all ages like Danica does. As Americans, Graham Rahal...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 28, 2009

2009 Power Rankings: Homestead

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

After each race of the IndyCar Series season, ESPN.com open-wheel correspondent John Oreovicz will rank the top 10 drivers in the series. Don't a...

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Dixon win sets up three-way finale fight

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Scott Dixon needed a break, and he got it when Ryan Briscoe had a bad exit from the pits at Motegi. Dixon's win sets up a finale title fight at Homestead that includes teammate Dario Franchitti.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2009

Native drivers steal Motegi spotlight from Danica

John Oreovicz

...American Roger Yasukawa. Not to mention the IndyCar Series championship battle being waged by points leader Ryan Briscoe of Team Penske and pursuers Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon from Target Chip Ganassi Racing. After...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 18, 2009

2009 Power Rankings: Motegi

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

After each race of the IndyCar Series season, ESPN.com open-wheel correspondent John Oreovicz will rank the top 10 drivers in the series. Don't agree ...

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Briscoe in command with two races to go

John Oreovicz

JOLIET, Ill. -- Ryan Briscoe said last week that he would need to win more races this year if he was...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 30, 2009