What does NASCAR get for its love affair with New York? Not much
David Newton, ESPN.comWhat does NASCAR get for hosting its banquet in New York? A big shrug of indifference and wall-to-wall coverage of Plaxico Burress, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Chase championship still JJ's to lose ... and he still could lose it
David Newton, ESPN.comThink Jimmie Johnson is a lock to win his third straight Cup title? In the wild and wacky world of NASCAR, anything can happen, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008Tough economic times forcing NASCAR teams to streamline their budgets
David Newton, ESPN.comNASCAR's in the same boat as the rest of us. We're all just trying to stay afloat in this economic thunderstorm, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2008Erwin's star rising as No. 16 Ford dominates early Chase races
David Newton, ESPN.comGreg Erwin, crew chief for Cup star Greg Biffle, attacks the Chase the same way he attacked the football field as a 5-foot-9, 170-pound linebacker: with a passion, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008Economic slowdown fails to put brakes on automakers' allegiance to NASCAR
David Newton, ESPN.comStruggling automakers have lost customers, profits and market share, but they haven't lost their allegiance to NASCAR, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2008NASCAR feeling the pinch of tightening economy like everyone else
David Newton, ESPN.comThe big teams in NASCAR don't have much to worry about, but for everyone else, convincing corporations to pony up millions on cars that don't run up front is getting to be a tougher sell, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2008NASCAR fans' palates turning more sophisticated, at least in Sonoma
David Newton, ESPN.comWords like bouquet and buttery are becoming as recognized as sway bars and splitters at Sprint Cup races these days. Has NASCAR abandoned its moonshiner roots for a more sophisticated wine-and-cheese crowd? Only in Sonoma, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2008Like any big business, NASCAR not immune from big problems
David Newton, ESPN.comBig business and big problems sometimes go hand in hand in 2008 corporate America. And NASCAR has a potential doozy on its hands with the $225 million lawsuit alleging sexual and racial harassment, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2008Dover shareholder urges board of directors to sell
David Newton, ESPN.comIf Marathon Partners LP has its way, Dover International Speedway will be the next purchase of Speedway Motorsports Inc.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008Toyota officials plan no involvement in Stewart talks with Gibbs
David Newton, ESPN.com...in negotiations to keep the two-time Sprint Cup champion at Joe Gibbs Racing after his contract...not the best well-rounded driver in North America today. He's colorful. He's flamboyant. He...
Page | ConversationGrand-Am Series finding a niche in so-called country club circuit
David Newton, ESPN.comSeries boss Roger Edmondson calls it the "best road racing on the planet." Former Indy 500 rookie of the year Scott Pruett says it is some of the best racing, period. Welcome to Grand American Road Racing, NASCAR style.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2008Talladega goin' green?
David Newton...for Jeff Gordon to win Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway, where arguably there are more Earnhardt fans per capita than any place in America. Twice in the last four years the four...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 25, 2008With sponsors harder to convince, teams having to get creative
David Newton, ESPN.comWith money and sponsorship strains showing up across NASCAR, teams are getting creative and evaluating costs to stay on the track, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008Junior buzz casts shadow on Daytona pole-sitter Johnson
David Newton, ESPN.comReigning Cup champ Jimmie Johnson won the pole for the 2008 Daytona 500, but the buzz at the track Sunday was all about Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s debut win for Hendrick Motorsports, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2008Drivers not in top 35 in owners' points to share track in qualifying
David Newton, ESPN.comMichael Waltrip suggested last season that drivers outside the top 35 in owners' points should be allowed to qualify together so nobody would have an advantage in track conditions.
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