Stars aligned in open-wheel world
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comFrom Danica to Dario to the new title sponsor for the IndyCar Series, the world of open-wheel racing has a lot to be thankful for in 2009 ... and beyond.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009What's the point(s)? Just another IRL cliffhanger
John Oreovicz...until the final lap of the 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009Franchitti deserved No. 1 ranking, too
John Oreovicz...year. We started the practice in the lead-up to the Indianapolis 500, and since then, Scott Dixon has topped the charts five times, including the final ranking for the 2009 season. Dario Franchitti...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 20092009 Power Rankings: Final
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comAfter 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, 2009Franchitti plays Miami hand perfectly
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comDario 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, 2009Franchitti caps return with another title
Associated PressDario Franchitti's return to IndyCar racing couldn't have gone better. He's the IRL champion once again.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009Franchitti gains point on leader Dixon
Associated PressScott Dixon enters as the leader, four points ahead of teammate Dario Franchitti -- who gained a point by winning the pole in Friday qualifying -- and eight ahead of Briscoe.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009Dixon on verge of tying IndyCar's top title mark
John Oreovicz...Fla. -- Danica Patrick leads the IndyCar Series in terms of column inches and television time. But Scott Dixon tops the charts in all the important statistics that matter to racers. Like laps led, races...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009Briscoe ready to get it on at Homestead
John Oreovicz...at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and he's third in the championship, just eight points behind leader Scott Dixon. More importantly, he's added consistency to his repertoire, with a string of second-place finishes...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009Hands down, 2009 one of Dario's best
John Oreovicz...he has matched that victory tally to date in 2009. He's five points behind teammate Scott Dixon heading into the season-ending Firestone Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with Team Penske's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009Helio could hold key to Briscoe's title chances
John Oreovicz...Saturday in the Firestone Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. With eight points separating championship leader Scott Dixon and third-placed Briscoe -- and a 10-point difference between finishing first and second in the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009Title or no title, Dario's return a successful one
John Oreovicz...a fresh environment at Target Chip Ganassi Racing, alongside a teammate he likes and respects in Scott Dixon, Franchitti adjusted back to open-wheelers as if he had never been away. His 2009 season...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009Danica's reported signing great news for IRL
John Oreovicz...not leaving for NASCAR. Although the IndyCar Series can boast of several world-class drivers, including Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, Helio Castroneves, Tony Kanaan and the rapidly emerging Ryan Briscoe, none of them captivate...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 28, 2009Report: Danica reaches deal with AGR
Associated PressDanica Patrick has reached an agreement on a three-year contract to remain at Andretti Green Racing and stay in the IndyCar Series, according to a report in the Indianapolis Star.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009Report: Patrick re-signs with AGR
Associated PressDanica Patrick has signed a three-year contract to remain with Andretti Green Racing in the IndyCar Series, the Indianapolis Star reported on Thursday.
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