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Schatz shows how it's done with another World of Outlaws title

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

...Schatz, center, celebrates three titles in a row personally and his first since joining Tony Stewart Racing. World of Outlaws: Schatz finishes three-peat with win Saturday's season finale of the World of Outlaws...

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'Kentucky Kid' gets acquainted with new ride at Valencia test session

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

...on a Ducati Desmosedici GP9 on Monday in a test at Valencia, Spain, site of Sunday's series finale. Most of next year's field participated in the test, and the most intriguing sight was...

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Camping World to replace Craftsman as Truck Series sponsor

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Camping World will be named as the new sponsor for NASCAR's Truck Series Thursday afternoon.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Atlantic Championship forced to reinvent itself after open-wheel unification

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

AP Photo Vicki O'Connor had her work cut out after the IndyCar Series swallowed up the Champ Car World Series. Atlantic: Survival season ending with three-man title chase The open-wheel racing...

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Mechanical woes force Rahal, Wilson to take early exit at Kentucky

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

The learning curve has been steep for Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing as it transitions from Champ Car to IndyCar. Saturday's race at Kentucky Speedway brought little relief: Gearbox problems sidelined both Graham Rahal and Justin Wilson.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2008

Even-keeled Benson finds himself in unfamiliar terrain: in first place

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

...Getty Images Much-traveled Johnny Benson became only the 11th 10-time winner in the Craftsman Truck Series. Old-School Benson Retains Points Lead With Another Milwaukee Win Johnny Benson's winding career through NASCAR...

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Newcomer TRG Motorsports gets instant validation with rookie Lia's win

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

...TRG In Spotlight With Victory At Mansfield Kevin Buckler isn't treading lightly into the Craftsman Truck Series. His TRG Motorsports team had been successful for more than a decade in sports-car racing, but...

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It's not IndyCar racing, but it puts Tracy back behind a steering wheel

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

IndyCar teams didn't come calling, so out-of-work Paul Tracy landed a new job -- as test driver for Germain Racing in the Craftsman Truck Series, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008

Most rookies drivers found Indy tough to solve on first attempt

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

A steep learning curve for any Indy 500 rookie is expected. The former Champ Car drivers new to the IndyCar Series' signature track found the challenge tougher still, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2008

Annual IndyCar promotion in Manhattan takes on new meaning after merger

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

The 33 drivers who qualified for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 stopped by the Big Apple on Monday to celebrate Sunday's spectacle - and American open-wheel racing in general. Mission accomplished, John Schwarb writes.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008

Rookies break out of the gate impressively as Indy 500 festivities begin

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Indy 500 festivities kicked off Sunday with rookie orientation. That they ran 661 trouble-free laps combined bodes well for the race on May 25, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008

Doornbos leads rookie class in Cleveland learning curve

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

The Grand Prix of Cleveland was a wild affair, and rookies such as Robert Doornbos took full advantage of the learning opportunity, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2007

Bourdais' day ruined by uncharacteristic engine failure

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Points leader Sebastien Bourdais appeared to be on his way to another fine finish until his engine gave out in the Grand Prix of Cleveland, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2007

Vintage Tracy angers competitors early, outdrives them late

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

What did two on-track incidents, off-sequence pit strategy and three front wings add up to for Paul Tracy in Cleveland? Just another trademark victory for the bad boy of Champ Car, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2007

Move to NASCAR a bumpy transition for Allmendinger

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

A.J. Allmendinger was a rising star in the open-wheel ranks. But when it comes to stock cars and trucks, he admits he's still a work in progress, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2007