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What looks like risk management to Pastrana looks like insanity to most

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Travis Pastrana says his career is about risk management. It may not look like he takes that seriously, but it's gotten him this far, writes Marty Smith.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008

An ag teacher and Busch-el of money

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

You want a life-changing victory story? Meet Michael McGee, the unassuming agriculture teacher from Broken Bow, Okla., who owes Kurt Busch a million thank-yous.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Franchitti back where he belongs

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

The biggest lesson Dario Franchitti learned from his ill-timed, adversity-filled foray into NASCAR? The 2007 IndyCar Series champ and 500 winner still has plenty to prove.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2009

Mayfield: 'It's time to defend myself'

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Suspended Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield has broken his silence, vehemently denying allegations of drug use and adamantly defending himself in an exclusive interview with ESPN.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Restart rule reenergizes Sonoma

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

High drama and nail-biting action at a road course race? Thanks to the new double-file restart rule, Sunday's Cup race at Sonoma didn't disappoint.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Attorney says no suit has been filed

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

The Jeremy Mayfield saga took another turn on Wednesday when a Charlotte-area attorney confirmed he was working for Mayfield as the owner-driver strives to reverse an indefinite suspension from NASCAR.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009

Rowdy Busch no 'Intimidator'

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Kyle Busch is drawing more comparisons to the late, great Dale Earnhardt. Busch is one heckuva driver … but he's no "Intimidator."

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009

In death, fan offers hope to others

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Wayne Guttormson dreamed of making it to the Daytona 500. He never did, but it's his family's dream to make sure others do in his honor.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009

Let the drama begin ...

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

From Tony Stewart's first stab at being both an owner and a driver to JJ's quest for a fourth straight championship, the 2009 Sprint Cup season won't be lacking in intriguing story lines.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009

Teen rookie Logano a year ... wiser

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

He's known as "The Natural." And "Sliced Bread," as in "the greatest thing since ..." The nicknames are cool, but can Joey Logano live up to the hype? Give him time, writes Marty Smith.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009

Kahne played by the rules, so give him some credit

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Why are critics blasting Kasey Kahne's victory in the All-Star Challenge? They shouldn't be. Kahne just played by the rules, writes Marty Smith.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008

Jarrett won't get behind the wheel once he retires

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Don't expect Dale Jarrett to join the on-again, off-again trend of former Nextel Cup champions running one-off races sporadically.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2007

The real Tony Stewart; not one who often shows up on TV

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Tony Stewart is as polarizing a figure as NASCAR has. Gruff, even mean, at the track, there's a different side of him few get to see. Stewart's fine with that, writes Marty Smith.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007

Which number will Hendrick drop? The 5 or 25?

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

It's been all about the 8 since Dale Earnhardt Jr. decided to join Hendrick Motorsports. But the 5 and the 25 have history, too, and Rick Hendrick can't keep both, writes Marty Smith in Door-To-Door.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007

Childress has no plans for legal action against NASCAR to retain AT&T

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Richard Childress told ESPN.com Saturday that he has no current plans to take personal legal action against NASCAR in an effort to retain AT&T as sponsor.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2007