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, 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, 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, 2009Put your money on 2008 champ Dixon
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comFeeling 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, 2009New places, old faces greet 2009
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comWhat'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, 2009The IndyCar Series has memorable moments every year, but 2008 was really big
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comThe 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, 2008No one faster -- or better -- than series champ Dixon in 2008
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comAbout 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, 2008Franchitti, Wheldon, Meira debut with new teams at Australia's Gold Coast
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comIt 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, 2008Franchitti's return, Helio's availability highlight Surfers Paradise finale
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comSo what if this weekend's IndyCar finale at Surfers Paradise is a non-points venture. "Without championship points," explains Dario Franchitti, who makes his return to open-wheel racing on Australia's Gold Coast, "[the fans] might even get a bigger show than they were expecting."
Story | Conversation | October 23, 20082008 campaign offered the best of times, the worst of times
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comIf you like roller coasters, you probably liked the 2008 IndyCar season. The highs? The open-wheel merger, Scott Dixon's mastery at Indy, Danica's historic first win. The lows? Helio's tax-evasion indictment and the passing of a legend. John Oreovicz recaps the season.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 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.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008Franchitti on joining Ganassi's IndyCar stable: 'I've gotta do this'
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comContinue learning the NASCAR way in the Nationwide Series or drive for one of the top open-wheel teams on the planet? For 2007 IndyCar Series champ Dario Franchitti, the answer was simple, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008Dixon foils Castroneves' fuel strategy, closes in on second series title
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comHelio Castroneves ran out of fuel Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway, and he's running out of time to challenge Scott Dixon for the 2008 IndyCar Series title, writes John Oreovicz.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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