Stories tagged with "dario franchitti"

Greg Moore would have dominated, many say by Curt Cavin

With no disrespect to Helio Castroneves, it was Greg Moore who seemed destined to dance with the stars. He was the charming Canadian with oval-track mastery and the new contract to... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Moraes may be getting too good for KV Racing to afford by indystar

Mario Moraes made so much improvement as an IndyCar Series driver this season that his boss wants him reclassified. “The kid eventually needs to get paid like a... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti glad he came back with Ganassi by Curt Cavin

After his NASCAR team folded, IRL was the place to be for points champion HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Before Dario Franchitti signed a cocktail napkin as a commitment to drive Ganassi... – Oct 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti fuels 'em, wins title by Curt Cavin

Dixon, Briscoe fight for bonus points, forcing them to pit just short of finish HOMESTEAD, Fla. — It was a heady way to win a series championship, a heartbreaking way to lose... – Oct 11, 2009 at 1:05 AM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti gains a point by Curt Cavin

Pole position win could prove crucial HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Discount what Dario Franchitti said Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Sometimes driving a race car is not about... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves walks away from Homestead wreck by Curt Cavin

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves walked away from a significant crash today at Homestead-Miami Speedway as practice for Saturday’s... – Oct 09, 2009 at 2:57 PM in Indy Racing League

Season title all comes down to this last race by Curt Cavin

Dixon, Franchitti and Briscoe all have nearly even shot at it Three drivers, two teams, a single IndyCar Series championship trophy to be won this weekend at Homestead-Miami... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:09 AM in Indy Racing League

More than title at stake as IndyCar season wraps by Curt Cavin

Several issues remain unresolved as offseason nears The IndyCar Series closes its season this weekend with another down-to-the-wire, multi-driver fight for the championship. Scott... – Oct 06, 2009 at 11:51 PM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves keeps rolling along with Team Penske by indystar

During tire testing this week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Helio Castroneves was talking about how next year’s Indianapolis 500 will offer him a chance to become a... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Meira eager to drive by Curt Cavin

Vitor Meira always appreciated driving an Indy car, but he acknowledges today will be special when he straps back into one at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The popular Brazilian... – Sep 29, 2009 at 11:50 PM in Indy Racing League

Briscoe's pit mishap results in tight run to season finale by Curt Cavin

Ryan Briscoe made a mistake in Saturday’s IndyCar Series race in Japan, and Ganassi Racing capitalized. The combination of events — Briscoe damaging his car on pit road... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 by indystar

MOTEGI, Japan — New Zealand’s Scott Dixon won the Indy Japan 300 on Saturday to take over the IndyCar series points lead with one race remaining. Dixon, who started... – Sep 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Dixon takes pole for Japan 300 by indystar

MOTEGI, Japan — Scott Dixon won the pole position for Saturday’s Indy Japan 300, earning a valuable point in the IndyCar championship standings. Dixon, the last driver... – Sep 18, 2009 at 7:13 AM in Indy Racing League

Danica Patrick still trying for her 2nd win by Curt Cavin

It’s been 29 races since fuel strategy paid off in Japan with 1st victory Danica Patrick is defensive as she bids to defend the only IndyCar Series victory of her career. She... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

No championship, but Helio content with 500 win by Curt Cavin

Two races remain in this IndyCar Series season, and once again, Helio Castroneves will not be the champion. Does he mind? “Not after the year I’ve had,” he said... – Sep 16, 2009 at 9:55 PM in Indy Racing League

IRL can't survive a Danica defection by indystar

When Danica Patrick makes the full-time leap to NASCAR — and she will be a stock-car regular no later than 2012 — where will that leave the IndyCar Series? Nowhere. As... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:41 AM in Bob Kravitz

Briscoe gets teammate's assist now, but later ... ? by indystar

Castroneves’ input helps series leader win pole, Penske drivers to start 1-2 JOLIET, Ill. — Ryan Briscoe took a small step to boost his IndyCar championship bid Friday,... – Aug 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

IndyCar points leader Briscoe on Chicagoland pole by indystar

JOLIET, Ill. — Ryan Briscoe took a small step to boost his IndyCar championship bid Friday, winning the pole for Saturday night’s race at Chicagoland Speedway. The series points... – Aug 28, 2009 at 5:54 PM in Indy Racing League

Every point is precious as IndyCar season nears end by indystar

The IndyCar Series season has been reduced to three races, three drivers and one trophy. The separation between Ryan Briscoe , Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon is just 20 points,... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Little Al, Luyendyk like future of IndyCars by indystar

CHICAGO — Al Unser Jr. and Arie Luyendyk have a few things in common. They’re two-time winners of the Indy 500. And if asked, they agree on this much: they think Danica... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League