Every lap matters, no matter what points system you throw at IndyCar
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comThe IRL looked at the scoring systems of other race series to come up with its unique formula for the IndyCar Series. Crunch the numbers from some of those other forms of racing, such as F1 and NASCAR, and you get some interesting results, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008IndyCar Series wraps up Canadian swing
John Oreovicz...shootout between the usual IndyCar suspects: Target Chip Ganassi Racing's Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon, and Ryan Briscoe, Helio Castroneves and part-time road course ace Will Power of Team Penske. After two DNFs...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 24, 2009DCR: The Little Team That Could
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comThe 11-month IndyCar dominance by Penske and Ganassi drivers had to end sometime. But by long-suffering Dale Coyne Racing?
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009Full speed ahead for IndyCar Series
John Oreovicz...almost pulled off a major upset. Penske's Ryan Briscoe ultimately claimed pole position, but Wilson outqualified...Briscoe. Mario Moraes (KV Racing) and Graham Rahal (Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing) also infiltrated the top six...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 04, 2009Is Iowa ready to be a two-groove track?
John OreoviczIf the soul of stock car racing is in the Southeast, then the heart of Indy car racing is the Midwest. Maybe that's part of why the aptly named Iowa ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 19, 2009Dixon finds his groove, but Helio doesn't
John Oreovicz...for the most victories under Indy Racing League sanction. Hornish is the only three-time series champion. "[Ryan] Briscoe has been consistently strong," Dixon said. "Between him and Dario [Franchitti] and a couple others, those...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 01, 2009Indy magic missing for most
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comIt was a historic day for Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves. For the 32 other drivers Sunday? Not so much.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 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, 2009Sharp gets in under the gun at Indy
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comThere were costly crashes and tense moments for the second round of Indy 500 qualifying, none more so than Scott Sharp coming through to make the field on the final laps of the day.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2009Castroneves leads day lacking drama
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comHelio Castroneves took the pole for the 93rd Indianapolis 500, but other than a few crashes along the way, there wasn't a lot of drama to be had Saturday at the Speedway.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 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, 2009Early street-course races don't tell story
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comTwo early street-course races have leveled the playing field in the IndyCar Series. But what happens when we finally go oval racing? We'll find out Sunday at Kansas.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009Wilson-Coyne duo could surprise in '09
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comJustin Wilson didn't even have a job a month before IndyCar's 2009 opener at St. Pete. Sunday, he'll be one of the drivers to beat at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009Cars and stars show up in St. Pete
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comA long offseason is over for the IndyCar Series, with a few late arrivals to boost the car count and the usual suspects expected to run up front.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009Dixon, Franchitti IndyCar's dream team
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comThat big ol' bull's-eye on Target Chip Ganassi Racing is there for a reason. What do you expect when you pair the 2007 IndyCar Series champ with the 2008 winner?
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