28 Results for tony schumacher

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

JJ's 106-point Chase lead still a mountain to climb for Edwards

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Carl Edwards has cut Jimmie Johnson's Chase lead almost in half the past two races. The Sprint Cup title is still JJ's to lose, but at least Edwards is making things interesting, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2008

Record-setting Schumacher as close to a sure thing as you'll ever see

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

The records keep piling up for Tony Schumacher. "The Sarge" passed Joe Amato on the Top Fuel career victory list Sunday by winning the inaugural Carolinas Nationals at zMax Dragway.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2008

New zMax Dragway isn't just nice, it's a quantum leap for the NHRA

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

The new zMax Dragway, Bruton Smith's drag racing nirvana near Charlotte, isn't just a step up for the NHRA. It might be in a whole new universe, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2008

Schumacher no match for Busch

Terry Blount

Kyle Busch 3, Tony Schumacher 0. In an unofficial battle between the two best racers in America this year, Busch can...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2008

Schumacher no match for Busch

Terry Blount

Kyle Busch 3, Tony Schumacher 0. In an unofficial battle between the two best racers in America this year, Busch can...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2008

Chase is going to give the fans what they want yet again

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

If there are any doubters left about the value of the Chase system in Sprint Cup, let the drama of Bristol -- not to mention the next two events on the schedule -- be your guide, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008

Schumacher's greatness unquestioned after another dominating run at Seattle

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

The best ever? Feel free to mention Tony Schumacher in the same breath as legends Big Daddy Don Garlits and Joe Amato. The guy is that good, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2008

NHRA determined to bolster driver safety in wake of Kalitta's death

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

The NHRA lost two drivers in tragic accidents during a 15-month period. It almost lost the sport's biggest star when John Force crashed hard in September. What are league officials thinking? Enough's enough, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2008

NHRA reduces distance of Top, Fuel, Funny Car races to 1,000 feet

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

The NHRA took a major and somewhat controversial step toward safety Wednesday by shortening the distance of Top Fuel and Funny Car races to 1,000 feet instead of the standard quarter-mile run of 1,320 feet.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 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

Selecting the top 25 drivers of all time no easy task

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

The top 25 drivers of all time? Selecting that elite group is no easy task. But we gave it our best shot. Now let's get the argument started, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2008

Gordon still has a shot to win Cup title, but it's a long one

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Does Jeff Gordon believe in miracles? He should. The four-time Cup champ is just a blown motor or flat tire away from title No. 5.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007

Gordon's 30-point deficit is bigger than it looks with history as a guide

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Jeff Gordon's 30-point deficit may not seem like a lot, but a look back at history shows few drivers have come back to win the title in the final two races of the season, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007

John Force putting together run that could end up special

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

John Force didn't win the Funny Car class at the Schuck's Auto Supply Nationals near Seattle, but he did reach the all-important top eight in the standings. Maybe it's not too late for the master to get back on top of his game, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2007