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Kahne to rejoin manufacturer that sued him

Terry Blount

...year with Robert Yates Racing in 2002. But he switched to Dodge when he signed with Ray Evernham to race in Cup as a rookie in 2004. Ford officials said Kahne violated his contract...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Open wheel's loss is NASCAR's gain

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Imagine if just one Indy car team had said yes to Jeff Gordon. The four-time Cup champ never would have sat in a stock car. And NASCAR wouldn't be what it is today.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009

Kahne doesn't blink in road showdown

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Kasey Kahne didn't just win at Infineon Raceway on Sunday, he stared down the best road racers in the business -- time after time -- to do it.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2009

Give start-up teams a fighting chance

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Start-up teams in Sprint Cup face enormous obstacles. NASCAR needs to find a way to give these new independent programs a fighting chance.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Comeback Kahne? Kid's on a roll

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Kasey Kahne is having a resurgence, but at 29 is he too young to be a comeback story?

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009

Has it really reached the point there's no spot for The King in NASCAR?

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

It has been a long decline for Petty Enterprises, a team that hasn't won in nearly a decade and hasn't claimed a title in 25 years. But what's saddest of all? The hero with the sunglasses and feathered hat has to answer to the suits after all, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008

It's encouraging NASCAR found a truck sponsor, but hard times loom

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

NASCAR deserves plenty of credit for landing a truck series sponsor in this economy. Next up? Helping its teams get by as dollars get harder to find, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

He said, she said: Wallace claims Newman forced out at Penske

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

...get with a manufacturer and team that actually supports them." Sadler left Yates to drive for Ray Evernham's Dodge team, taking over in the No. 19 Dodge for Jeremy Mayfield. Roush and Yates...

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Unlimited testing would further separate the haves from have-nots

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

If NASCAR moves to an open and unlimited Sprint Cup testing policy, it may as well admit the new car is an on-track dog. It would also mean the power teams would dominate the sport even more, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2008

Kahne's season on way to putting nightmare 2007 behind him

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Kasey Kahne went from being one of NASCAR's surefire stars at the end of 2006 to running in the middle of the pack last season. It's only two races in, but 2008 is looking a whole lot better, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008

If Jarrett doesn't qualify for 500, he won't take teammate's ride

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

...covers motorsports for ESPN.com. He can be reached at terry@blountspeak.com. Evernham In Shadows Evernham Ray Evernham confirmed Wednesday that he has only a small role now in Gillett Evernham Motorsports. "It...

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Attention to detail nothing new for crew chief Letarte

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Steve Letarte knows his priorities in life. Family comes first for Jeff Gordon's crew chief, but there's a little thing called the Chase that demands his attention.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007

Gordon has the lead and the determination, but will either be enough?

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Jeff Gordon has the points lead and the determination to win his fifth title. But will either of those things be enough to hold off Jimmie Johnson, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2007

Carpentier could land full-time Cup ride with Gillett Evernham in '08

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

George Gillett, majority owner of Gillett Evernham Motorsports, said Canadian racer Patrick Carpentier will drive a Cup car during the Chase this season and probably will race full time in Cup for GEM next year.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2007

Busch confirms Gibbs' move to Toyota; announcement expected Wed.

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Kyle Busch said Joe Gibbs Racing called him this week to inform him they had decided to switch to Toyota next season.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2007