Who can break Ganassi/Penske grip?
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comOne word best describes the level of success Target Chip Ganassi Racing and Penske Racing have enjoyed in the IndyCar Series the past two years: domination.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009What's the point(s)? Just another IRL cliffhanger
John Oreovicz...of the 15 scenarios I created, with the biggest shakeup coming to the 2006 standings, where Sam Hornish Jr. tied Dan Wheldon on points but won on a tiebreaker using the IRL points distribution. Four...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009Dixon on verge of tying IndyCar's top title mark
John Oreovicz...leads the points standings heading into the season finale, and he has the opportunity to match Sam Hornish Jr.'s if he wraps up title No. 3, to accompany the crowns he earned in 2003...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009Helio could hold key to Briscoe's title chances
John Oreovicz...did in the closing laps of the 2002 IndyCar Series finale when Castroneves and eventual champion Sam Hornish Jr. were disputing the title. "There is a way of helping and there is a way of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 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, 2009Don't grant Dixon legend status just yet
John Oreovicz...Earl Cooper for 20th place on the all-time list. So, yes, Dixon may have eclipsed Sam Hornish Jr.'s IRL IndyCar Series record of 19 wins. It's a wonderful achievement, one that cements...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 13, 2009Dominant Dixon bad news for title contenders
John Oreovicz...the New Zealander is now the most successful driver in series history, breaking a tie with Sam Hornish Jr. Dixon made it look ridiculously easy at Mid-Ohio for his league-leading fourth win of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 10, 2009What did we learn at Richmond? Plenty
John Oreovicz...been decided by 17 points or fewer. • Dixon is the best: Scott Dixon tied Sam Hornish Jr.'s record of 19 IndyCar Series victories with his win at Richmond. The New Zealander can...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 28, 2009Dixon finds his groove, but Helio doesn't
John Oreovicz...boasting 18 IndyCar Series race wins, the 28-year-old is on the verge of tying Sam Hornish Jr. for the most victories under Indy Racing League sanction. Hornish is the only three-time series...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 01, 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?
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009With Helio in limbo, Briscoe the man
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comRyan Briscoe burst onto the IndyCar scene when his car exploded into a fireball at Chicagoland Speedway. Three-plus years later, the sparks are still flying.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009Castroneves' uncertain future putting the pinch on Team Penske
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comRoger Penske is playing the waiting game with Helio Castroneves. Does the IndyCar Series team owner fill Helio's seat now or wait till the driver stands trial on tax-evasion charges? That's a tough one, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Every 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, 2008Dixon has inside track to series title, but Castroneves not conceding
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comHelio Castroneves has made things interesting with strong runs down the homestretch. Still, the IndyCar Series title will be Scott Dixon's to lose Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway, writes John Oreovicz.
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