Sweet, sweet victory for Castroneves
Terry Blount, ESPN.comA month ago, Helio Castroneves was facing a possible prison term while standing trial for federal tax evasion. Sunday, he was in Victory Lane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after winning the biggest race of his life.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009Calmer, cooler Danica finishes strong at Indy
Terry Blount...fun up here. The car feels really good. I'm happy." Patrick made a run on Dan Wheldon after the restart but couldn't get by. And neither of them had anything for Helio...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 24, 2009Franchitti back where he belongs
Terry Blount, ESPN.comIn the end, it all worked out for Dario Franchitti. The 2007 Indy 500 winner jumped from the NASCAR unemployment line to the "best seat" in the IndyCar paddock.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009Wheldon suffers injured ankle, qualifies 11th
Terry Blount, ESPN.comIndyCar Series driver Dan Wheldon suffered an injured right ankle in a single-car accident during practice Friday for the Bombardier Learjet 500 Saturday night at Texas Motor Speedway.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2008Is this Danica's year? She's not the favorite, but don't bet against it
Terry Blount, ESPN.comDanica Patrick already has a victory on her résumé. She's a marketing dream. But there's something she wants more than anything, and that's an Indy 500 victory. Despite the deepest field in a decade, she has her best chance yet, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008Time to scrap the abused past champion's provisional in NASCAR
Terry Blount, ESPN.comThe past champion's provisional might have been a good idea at one time. Now it's just an abused rule to help struggling teams circumvent qualifying, and it's a loophole that should be closed, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008Marco unable to shake Andretti curse on Pole Day
Terry Blount, ESPN.comMarco Andretti started qualifying as the man to beat for the Indy 500 pole. He finished Pole Day as just another Andretti frustrated by what Indianapolis Motor Speedway brought him, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2008Indy newbies from Champ Car get schooled at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Terry Blount, ESPN.comIndyCar Series veterans schooled their new competitors from Champ Car in the first race of open-wheel unification, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2008Wheldon: Blessing in disguise?
Terry BlountIndyCar Series driver Dan Wheldon wasn't happy when he didn't get to go to NASCAR this season. As it...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 28, 2008Dixon gets pole, but Wheldon, Howard wreck at Homestead qualifying
Terry Blount, ESPN.comGraham Rahal, the son of former Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal and one of the more recognizable names coming from Champ Car, won't be racing Saturday in the Gainsco Auto Insurance Indy 300.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2008Teresa Earnhardt shows her party side to the media
Terry Blount, ESPN.comAn "Off the Record" party thrown by Teresa Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Inc. last week might be just the right start for the makeover of the most vilified woman in motorsports, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2007American open-wheel racing braces for more defections
Terry Blount, ESPN.comWhat's NASCAR got that the IndyCar Series doesn't have? If you're newly crowned champion Dario Franchitti, the answer is simple: more money, fame and -- perhaps most important -- safety, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2007Circumstances make Race to the Chase a dud this season
Terry Blount, ESPN.comExpanding the Chase field to 12 drivers seemed like a good idea. But the way it's working out this season, the Race to the Chase is a big dud, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2007No U.S. F1 race, no U.S. driver?
Terry Blount...fifth at Texas Motor Speedway in his quest at a four-for-four run. In 2005, Dan Wheldon fell short when he started eighth and finished sixth at TMS. The 2-mile oval at...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 25, 2007History says Brickyard winner has good shot at Cup crown
Terry Blount, ESPN.comSix of the last nine winners at the Brickyard went on to win the Nextel Cup championship. What does that tell you about Sunday's marquee event? Absolutely nothing, writes Terry Blount.
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