62 Results for danica patrick

France: Don't blame format for JJ's lead

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

NASCAR chairman Brian France said Friday it's wrong to blame the Chase format for failing to produce a closer championship battle at a time when Jimmie Johnson is dominating Sprint Cup.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Gossage: Patrick can use celebrity

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage believes Danica Patrick needs to take advantage of her entry into NASCAR by doing more to promote her involvement.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

NASCAR drivers tell Danica to come over full-time

Terry Blount

...or not at all. That's the message Juan Pablo Montoya and Jimmie Johnson had for Danica Patrick and her plan to give NASCAR a shot. Patrick is hoping to work out a deal...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Earnhardt impressed with Danica

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Friday he has the utmost respect for Danica Patrick, the driver he hopes to sign to race a few Nationwide Series events next season for his JR Motorsports team.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

What will Keselowski do?

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

A third car with Stewart-Haas? Take over the No. 12 Penske Dodge? Move up with JR Motorsports? Brad Keselowski -- NASCAR's version of a No. 1 draft pick -- is weighing his options for 2010.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Up, down and all around at halfway mark

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

It's been a wild season of ups and downs. Cars are flying, stars are struggling. How are things at the halfway mark? Terry Blount is ready to give out some awards.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2009

George's exit a defining moment for IRL

Terry Blount

...support of George. This change will cause some uncertainty about the future. It might even push Danica Patrick closer to a move into NASCAR. Patrick is in the final year of her contract with...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 30, 2009

Stewart considering adding to team

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Tony Stewart said Friday he was open to adding a third Sprint Cup car to Stewart Haas Racing in 2010 if the right sponsor/driver combination was available.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009

Patrick open to all possibilities right now

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Danica Patrick said Tuesday she will not announce a decision on her future plans until after the IndyCar Series season ends. The final IndyCar race for 2009 is Oct. 10 in Homestead, Fla.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009

George family feud may affect IndyCar

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

The drama unfolding over control of Indianapolis Motor Speedway isn't just a George family feud, it's a real wakeup call for the IndyCar Series. Why? It may be a sign the series has to make it on its own merits.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009

Calmer, cooler Danica finishes strong at Indy

Terry Blount

INDIANAPOLIS -- If Danica Patrick is serious about the possibility of making the move to NASCAR, she didn't hurt her...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 24, 2009

Sweet, sweet victory for Castroneves

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

A 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, 2009

Storylines aplenty in 2009 Indy 500

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Castroneves, Franchitti, Patrick or Tracy? Kanaan, Rahal, Foyt or Andretti? Who will write the storybook ending for the 93rd Indianapolis 500?

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009

Attorney Miller has done 'an amazing job' for JJ

Terry Blount

...has practiced law for 44 years. He represents other racers, including Clint Bowyer, Casey Mears and Danica Patrick. But no one has been with him longer than Johnson. "I know what Alan and his...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 18, 2009

Racing success still elusive for women

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Three decades have passed since Janet Guthrie and Shirley Muldowney made history in racing circles. So what's keeping today's female racers from reaching an elite level?

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009