JJ, Brady share common ground
Marty Smith, ESPN.comFrom "Balloon Boy" to three-time defending Cup champ Jimmie Johnson to Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady, Marty Smith's got the NASCAR world -- and beyond -- covered.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009A change in philosophy means rebirth for McMurray
Marty Smith, ESPN.comJamie McMurray is starting to show the kind of results for Roush Fenway Racing that have been expected of him. How is he accomplishing it? A major change in attitude, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008So, here's a thought ... or 12
Marty Smith, ESPN.comHave you noticed the cheers for Jimmie Johnson during driver intros? Will Dale Earnhardt Jr. make the Chase? Your mind can wander during an eight-hour flight delay, and Marty Smith's mind was on many things.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009Let the drama begin ...
Marty Smith, ESPN.comFrom 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, 2009Teen rookie Logano a year ... wiser
Marty Smith, ESPN.comHe'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, 2009Sadler to drive No. 19 Dodge
Marty Smith, ESPN.comGillett Evernham Motorsports and driver Elliott Sadler have reached an agreement that enables Sadler to retain his position as driver of the team's No. 19 Dodge, thereby moving AJ Allmendinger to a part-time ride, multiple GEM sources said.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2009Sources: Allmendinger in No. 19 Dodge
Marty Smith, ESPN.comAJ Allmendinger is set replace Elliott Sadler in the No. 19 Dodge in 2009, multiple Gillett Evernham Motorsports team sources told ESPN.com on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2008Ah, December in Manhattan: Glitz, glamour ... and camouflage pants?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMade for Manhattan? Not NASCAR. But the league still has a place in the Big Apple, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Loudon aftermath formally introduced Hendrick to The Junior Factor
Marty Smith, ESPN.comIt's a wonderful thing to be aboard the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Express. That is, if you don't mind living in a fishbowl, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008Sources: Team Red Bull GM Frye mulling move to Stewart-Haas
Marty Smith, ESPN.comLongtime Sprint Cup Series team executive Jay Frye has been offered a contract by Stewart-Haas Racing, and is mulling a departure from Team Red Bull before season's end to accept a management position at SHR, ESPN.com has learned.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008Allmendinger in the dark over future with Team Red Bull
Marty Smith, ESPN.comAJ Allmendinger says he has unfinished business with Team Red Bull. Does Team Red Bull feel the same about Allmendinger? If not, he has options, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008Dale Jr. not throwing Tony Jr. under the bus anytime soon
Marty Smith, ESPN.comOf course Dale Earnhardt Jr. was frustrated by a bad call at Watkins Glen. It doesn't mean he's going to Monday Morning Crew Chief his man Tony Eury Jr., writes Marty Smith.
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