58 Results for vitor meira

Who can break Ganassi/Penske grip?

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

One 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, 2009

2010 IndyCar paddock taking shape

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

Now that the biggest offseason deals have been announced (Izod and Danica), let's tackle the obvious question: How is the 2010 IndyCar Series paddock shaping up?

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

NASCAR's Golden State

Ryan McGee

...Horse Racing at Rockingham next week. It now appears he will be joined by IRL vet Vitor Meira, even though both Meira and Indy Car boss A.J. Foyt say not to read too...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Helio could hold key to Briscoe's title chances

John Oreovicz

...way, but he insists he'll play it clean, even if it means backing off like Vitor Meira did in the closing laps of the 2002 IndyCar Series finale when Castroneves and eventual champion...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Five great things about the Indy 500

Eddie Cheever, Special to ESPN.com

It was another special year at the Indy 500, and Eddie Cheever had five things he'll always remember.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009

Castroneves wins third Indy 500

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Indianapolis 500 blog

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009

Indy magic missing for most

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

It was a historic day for Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves. For the 32 other drivers Sunday? Not so much.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009

How do you like them odds?

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

The favorite to win Sunday's Indy 500? The dark horse? John Oreovicz breaks down the field.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009

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

Dixon, Franchitti IndyCar's dream team

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

That 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, 2009

Put your money on 2008 champ Dixon

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Feeling lucky? John Oreovicz says to put your money on defending IndyCar Series champ Scott Dixon to win it all again in 2009.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009

New places, old faces greet 2009

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

What's new for IndyCar in 2009? Plenty. From the return of Dario Franchitti to the early absence of Helio Castroneves, '09 promises to be a season of change.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009

The IndyCar Series has memorable moments every year, but 2008 was really big

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

The IndyCar Series experienced more than its fair share of memorable moments in 2008. If you add them up, the year even set a positive tone, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | December 24, 2008

No one faster -- or better -- than series champ Dixon in 2008

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

About the only weakness Scott Dixon showed during his championship IndyCar Series season was underperforming on road courses. Still, the popular New Zealander did more than enough on the ovals to earn John Oreovicz's nod as the top IRL driver in 2008.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2008

Franchitti, Wheldon, Meira debut with new teams at Australia's Gold Coast

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

It wasn't all fun and games at Surfers Paradise. For some IndyCar Series teams, the exhibition race on the streets of Australia's Gold Coast was a chance to get acquainted with their new drivers -- or in Dario Franchitti's case, renew old friendships, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008