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Sharp gets in under the gun at Indy

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

There 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, 2009

Winner Dixon's purse of $2,988,065 nearly doubles previous record

Associated Press

The Indy Racing League delivered on its promise of a record payoff for the Indianapolis 500.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2008

Dixon, Wheldon, Castroneves and Kanaan roll off as odds-on favorites

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

A deep field brings added excitement to the 92nd running of the Indy 500. While a breakthrough for Danica Patrick or Marco Andretti is certainly possible, Scott Dixon, Dan Wheldon, Tony Kanaan and Helio Castroneves are the class of the field, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008

Looking up and down the Indy grid reveals hidden structure ... a pyramid

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Most years, the Indy 500 looks like a crapshoot, with many drivers looking as if they have the winning stuff. This year? Scott Dixon has it looking like a pyramid game, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008

Breaking down the Indy field

Terry Blount

...So-so: Marco Andretti (Andretti), Danica Patrick (Andretti), Tomas Scheckter (Vision), Ryan Briscoe (Luczo Dragon Racing), Vitor Meira (Panther Racing). Slim: Scott Sharp (Rahal Letterman Racing), Buddy Rice (Dreyer & Reinbold Racing), Ed Carpenter (Vision...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 14, 2007

Unser Jr. bumped from Indy 500 qualifying Sunday

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Little Al is far from the big-time these days at Indy. The two-time Indianapolis 500 winner tentatively qualified Sunday for his 19th race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2007

Breaking down the Indy 500, who finishes where?

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Breaking down the Indy 500 field comes down to five basic units from the contenders through the pretenders. John Oreovicz submits his list for what he expects to see on race day.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2007

Fisher ready to see where dream takes her

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Sarah Fisher returns to the IndyCar Series with a struggling team, no promises and a female rival. She promises to enjoy it all, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2006

Penske, Ganassi clear favorites to take the guitar

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Maybe a Penske or Ganassi car won't win at Nashville, but a betting person would figure one of those teams takes home the guitar, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2006

Penske, Ganassi showing IndyCar how it's done

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

If you have to hand out grades just past the midpoint of the IndyCar season, Penske and Ganassi score high. The rest? Not so good, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006

Wheldon earns first pole of season in Kansas

Associated Press

Dan Wheldon earned his first Indy Racing League pole of the season as cars from the Penske and Ganassi teams continued to dominate IRL by claiming the top four slots.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2006

Picks solid, but some potential bargains out there

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

As they say on TV, please, no wagering. That's fine, but Vegas is busy handicapping the field for the Indy 500, and so is John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2006

Panther Racing's Meira primed for Indy success

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Vitor Meira isn't a household name, but he might be able to change that at the Indianapolis 500 Sunday, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2006

Hornish has car to beat at Indy 500 qualifying

Associated Press

Sam Hornish Jr. wasted no time showing he was the guy to beat Saturday in pole qualifying for the Indianapolis 500.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2006

Rice bruises knees after Indy 500 practice crash

Associated Press

Sam Hornish Jr. picked an unlikely day to throw down the gauntlet to the rest of the drivers entered in the 90th Indianapolis 500.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2006