47 Results for helio castroneves

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

Can five be far off for Helio?

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

There have been so many amazing episodes in Helio Castroneves' young life, but perhaps the greatest one awaits. With three Indy 500 wins already, is a record five in the stars?

Story | Conversation | May 25, 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

Calmer, cooler Danica finishes strong at Indy

Terry Blount

...Wheldon after the restart but couldn't get by. And neither of them had anything for Helio Castroneves, who was zooming to an emotional victory. "I had a really good car on long runs...

Blog Entry | 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

The drive behind Penske? Passion

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Three words help define Roger Penske the man: passionate, relentless and loyal. One word best defines Penske the Indy race team owner: unequaled.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009

Are you tired of Cup drivers in N'wide?

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

NASCAR thinks you don't care about this little ruse of Cup stars such as Kyle Busch dominating the Nationwide Series. But do you really?

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009

Attorney Miller has done 'an amazing job' for JJ

Terry Blount

The verdict of the Helio Castroneves tax trial case probably meant more to Jimmie Johnson than anyone else in NASCAR. Castroneves was...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 18, 2009

Three-time champ Johnson tops list of Blount's Blitz Awards and Razzies

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Without further ado, the "winners" of the third annual Blount's Blitz Awards and Razzies ... minus the red-carpet treatment, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

Despite tough rookie season, Hornish will not go back to IndyCar

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Sam Hornish Jr. put an end the rumors, saying Friday he is staying in NASCAR and will not return to the IndyCar Series in 2009.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008

Dominant Dixon not such a good thing for attention-starved IRL

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Scott Dixon is like a surgeon on the racetrack. He slices and dices with intricate precision. He wins, too, picking up his third victory of 2008 Saturday night at Texas Motor Speedway. Dixon's one problem: He doesn't sell tickets, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2008

Evel woulda been proud

Terry Blount

...were to compete in the Bombardier Learjet 550 an hour later, were watching Knievel's effort. Helio Castroneves gave the biggest cheer, raising both arms and yelling for Knievel when he completed the jump...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 07, 2008

Dixon's win launches new, better era for the Indianapolis 500

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

A huge crowd, hard crashes, tempers flaring, teammates dissing teammates. Oh yeah, the Indy 500 is back, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2008

Is this Danica's year? She's not the favorite, but don't bet against it

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Danica 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, 2008

Peer into the future, a different world with a slightly different top 25

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

There's a Clinton in the White House and new faces on the Top 25 drivers of all time list. Welcome to 2025 and while some things have changed, others stayed the same, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2008