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Oreovicz: Another Power failure -- and a dream come true for Hunter-Reay

Will Power's crash on the 55th lap at Fontana opened the door for Ryan Hunter-Reay. The American then slammed the door shut with a championship-worthy performance.

Sep 16 4:47 AM ET | By John Oreovicz

Power crashes early in IndyCar season finale

Will Power, in his third attempt at winning the IndyCar championship, again had his chances spoiled by a wreck.

Sep 15 10:56 PM ET

James: Danica Patrick and Brad Sweet clash again

Danica Patrick's 12th-place finish in Saturday's Nationwide race was respectable enough, but a late battle with a lapped Brad Sweet was a source of irritation.

Sep 15 8:48 PM ET | By Brant James

Oreovicz: A thriller awaits

Some of the best shows in Indy car racing were at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. It all comes back to life Saturday night with the IndyCar Series title on the line.

Sep 15 3:31 AM ET | By John Oreovicz

Hunter-Reay signs multiyear deal with Andretti

IndyCar championship contender Ryan Hunter-Reay has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Andretti Autosport.

Sep 14 11:26 PM ET

Andretti on pole; title contenders in rear of field

Marco Andretti has won the pole for the IndyCar season finale at Auto Club Speedway.

Sep 14 7:52 PM ET

James: Patrick has fond memories of hometown

The small town of Roscoe, Ill., ordinary in so many ways, was home to a girl with extraordinary dreams. Danica Patrick has realized those dreams -- and never forgotten her roots.

Sep 14 3:20 PM ET | By Brant James

Hunter-Reay ready to talk contract with Andretti

IndyCar championship contender Ryan Hunter-Reay says he expects to speak to team owner Michael Andretti on Thursday about his contract.

Sep 13 6:50 PM ET

Conway asks to sit out IndyCar race at Fontana

Mike Conway has asked to sit out the IndyCar season finale at Auto Club Speedway and will be replaced in Saturday night's race by Wade Cunningham.

Sep 13 6:11 PM ET

Professor Sid Watkins saved lives

Sep 12 | By John Oreovicz

Oreovicz: How the title shakes down

Perfect days and bad decisions. Brilliant calls and heartbreak. How did IndyCar Series leader Will Power and challenger Ryan Hunter-Reay get here? John Oreovicz breaks it down with one race to go.

Sep 11 1:55 PM ET | By John Oreovicz

Former Rahal executive Roembke dies at 51

Scott Roembke, a key figure in building Bobby Rahal's racing operations and a part of two Indianapolis 500 winning teams, died over the weekend at a Cleveland hospital. He was 51.

Sep 10 8:52 PM ET | By John Oreovicz

Appreciating Scott Roembke

Scott Roembke's death Sunday at age 51 following a lengthy struggle with his health produced an outpouring of affection for a man who devoted his career to his beloved Indianapolis 500 and the overall sport itself.

Sep 10 | By John Oreovicz

Oreovicz: It may come down to engines

Engine reliability is back in play in the IndyCar Series since manufacturer competition returned. It just may be the deciding factor in the the title fight between Will Power and Ryan Hunter-Reay.

Sep 8 8:05 PM ET | By John Oreovicz

This time, Danica Patrick causes her own problems

Running 19th, Danica Patrick slid into Brad Sweet, and the contact sent her slamming into the wall. She returned after repairs but finished 29th.

Sep 8 12:02 AM ET | By Brant James

Patrick says she's still looking for Indy 500 ride

Danica Patrick said Friday she is still looking for an opportunity to race in the Indianapolis 500 next season -- if she can get a competitive ride.

Sep 7 4:36 PM ET

Danica Patrick is learning the dark side, too

An entirely different type of car is not all Danica Patrick has had to adjust to in stock car racing. There's the dirty little games drivers play, especially on short tracks.

Sep 6 10:12 PM ET | By Brant James

Penske says OK for Briscoe to look around

Penske Racing is still working on its 2013 driver lineup and that may include changes for IndyCar driver Ryan Briscoe.

Sep 5 3:07 PM ET

Oreovicz: Power shortage in Baltimore

Will Power had hoped to celebrate his first IndyCar Series championship Sunday in Baltimore. But Ryan Hunter-Reay ruined the party.

Sep 3 3:08 PM ET | By John Oreovicz

James: In first race at Atlanta, Danica Patrick 13th

As in many of her races, Danica Patrick ran toward the front for a while, ran over something, and someone ran into her. The end result: a 13th-place finish.

Sep 3 8:29 AM ET | By Brant James

James: At 29th, Danica Patrick ties best Sprint Cup finish

In just her fifth Sprint Cup race, Danica Patrick tied her best result with a 29th-place finish and, just as important, completed all laps without incident.

Sep 3 8:26 AM ET | By Brant James

Hunter-Reay keeps title hopes alive with win

After a race that had a little bit of everything, Ryan Hunter-Reay celebrated his perfect timing and a much-needed victory.

Sep 2 7:56 PM ET

Power on pole again for Grand Prix of Baltimore

Will Power is so dominant on the streets of Baltimore, his competition on the IndyCar circuit is running out of ideas how to beat him to the finish line.

Sep 1 4:11 PM ET

James : In Sprint Cup, jury is out on Danica Patrick

Even Danica Patrick's own camp has varying opinions on how she'll fare full time in Sprint Cup next year, but regardless, she's making the move.

Aug 31 6:12 PM ET | By Brant James