Franchitti, 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, 2008IRL, local organizers to discuss Indy 300's future
Associated PressThe IRL and local organizers are meeting this week to discuss the future of the Surfers Paradise race, which is not on the 2009 Indy Racing League schedule. A decision is expected in about two weeks.
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, 2008Meira, winless in 93 career starts, joins Foyt Racing for 2009
Associated PressVitor Meira, the Indy Racing League's most experienced non-winner, will drive for A.J. Foyt Racing in the 2009 IndyCar Series.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008Wheldon, Panther to test at Indy on Monday
Associated PressDan Wheldon will test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday and mark his return to Panther Racing in a non-points race in Australia next month.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008Meira hoping to turn Chicagoland finale into open tryout
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comThe Silly Season moves came at a rapid pace in the IndyCar Series in recent weeks. When the music stopped, popular Vitor Meira was left without a seat -- for now, writes John Schwarb.
Story | Conversation | September 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, 2008Wilson claims victory after Castroneves' race-long domination
Associated PressWith Justin Wilson breathing down his neck, Helio Castroneves moved his race car into Wilson's path three times on lap 72, forcing officials to make the rare and controversial decision to allow Wilson past Castroneves into first place on his way to a win.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008Dixon steals Kentucky from Castroneves for record-tying sixth victory
Associated PressScott Dixon came from behind Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway, passing Helio Castroneves on the final straightaway to win the Meijer Indy 300.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 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, 2008Dixon takes fifth pole of season in Meijer Indy 300 qualifying
Associated PressHelio Castroneves has a theory on why nobody can seem to catch IndyCar Series leader Scott Dixon.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008Early luck gives Briscoe winning strategy at Mid-Ohio
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comThe day went about as well as team owner Roger Penske could hope for at Mid-Ohio. Some early luck led to the winning strategy for Ryan Briscoe, and teammate Helio Castroneves finished second to trim into the series lead held by Scott Dixon, writes John Oreovicz.
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