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Will you be able to say you saw history?
Terry BlountHOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Many years from now, lots of people will say, "I was there." The crowd of 75,000 for the Ford 400 on Sunday will grow to about 750...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2009It's JJ's to lose, but he still could lose
Terry Blount, ESPN.comBefore you go handing that Sprint Cup trophy to Jimmie Johnson for a fourth straight year, let's have a look at what could still go wrong for the 48 team.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Chase format is working ... again
Terry Blount, ESPN.comFans can complain about the Chase until they're blue in the face, but the format is here to stay. Why? As it has before, it's clearly making this season more exciting.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009George family feud may affect IndyCar
Terry Blount, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Topsy-turvy standings just temporary
Terry Blount, ESPN.comChecked out the Cup standings lately? Michael Waltrip and Juan Pablo Montoya in the top 10? The little guys should enjoy it while it lasts, because it won't last long.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009Historic triple? Don't bet against it
Terry Blount, ESPN.comNo NASCAR driver has won three races to open a season. Will Matt Kenseth make history in Las Vegas? Don't bet against it, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2009Where's the drama? Well, you won't find it in the Chase for the Sprint Cup
Terry Blount, ESPN.comThe Chase was supposed to add a little playoff buzz during NASCAR's stretch run to Homestead-Miami. Someone forget to tell that to Jimmie Johnson, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Long overdue open-wheel merger stops the bleeding ... finally
Terry Blount, ESPN.comWill American open-wheel racing ever be the same? Not a chance, writes Terry Blount. But Friday's announcement of an IRL-Champ Car merger is a start.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2008Drivers agree: Cup title worth more than Daytona 500 victory
Terry Blount, ESPN.comDaytona 500 victory or a Sprint Cup title? Which one do drivers covet most? The answer is a no-brainer, writes Terry Blount. A win at Daytona doesn't make you a champion.
Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008Gordon still has a shot to win Cup title, but it's a long one
Terry Blount, ESPN.comDoes 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, 2007Beat the California heat? Don't race there Labor Day weekend
Terry Blount, ESPN.comWho doesn't want to while away a holiday weekend in the sweltering conditions of Southern California? Apparently tens of thousands. NASCAR needs to move the Labor Day weekend race, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2007Qualifying, sponsor woes could mean financial trouble
Terry Blount, ESPN.comWith some major sponsors seeing their cars miss races and others being turned away, NASCAR may have a big problem, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2007Martin out front, has to keep racing to stay there
Terry Blount, ESPN.comMark Martin looks happy, and why not? He's leading the standings. To stay there, he has to reconsider his partial schedule, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2007Chase a big improvement despite doubters
Terry Blount, ESPN.comYes, there would be a tighter fight to the finish under the old NASCAR standings system, but the Chase is still better, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2006Ranking the world's best 10 drivers
Terry Blount, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson won his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup championship, but how much weight does that carry in Terry Blount's rankings of the world's best drivers? Plenty.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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