An ag teacher and Busch-el of money
Marty Smith, ESPN.comYou 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, 2009Start-and-park owners are businessmen
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWhat can NASCAR do about the so-called start-and-park teams in Sprint Cup? Until a shift in philosophy occurs ... grin and bear it.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 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, 2008Papis living the American Dream
Marty Smith, ESPN.comHow important was that eighth-place finish at Watkins Glen to open-wheel castoff Max Papis? It's a giant leap toward fulfilling the promise that he made to his dying father.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009Franchitti back where he belongs
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Team comes first for Waltrip
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMichael Waltrip still wants to drive. The desire to win is as strong as it's ever been. Then why is he so ready to relinquish his seat in the 55 car?
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Stewart proving it race after race
Marty Smith, ESPN.comTony Stewart being this good this fast as an owner and driver may be a surprise, but a look behind the scenes shows he's really cut out for this dual role.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009Darlington should be like Augusta
Marty Smith, ESPN.comGolf has Augusta National. NASCAR has Darlington. Where would you rather spend a relaxing weekend? That's what we figured. It's high time the Lady in Black get a makeover.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009What's next for Keselowski?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comBrad Keselowski did one heckuva job at Talladega, but don't get too carried away with the youngster's first Cup win. We all know Talladega is a racetrack like no other.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 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, 2009If there's no Big Three bailout, what will become of NASCAR?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarty Smith is no financial expert, but common sense tells him that Detroit's auto industry needs a hand from Washington. Without it, he writes, both America and NASCAR will be worse for the wear.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2008Tour De Champ
Marty SmithA broken wrist kept Jimmie Johnson from racing, but it didn't stop him from waving Nascar's flag at the Race of Champions in Paris.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008Rest assured, drivers march to the beat of their own drum -- not NASCAR's
Marty Smith, ESPN.comNASCAR has been called a lot of things ... but the master puppeteer? The governing body may offer suggestions to its drivers, but it's not pulling their strings, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008You think your fuel bill is high? NASCAR teams in a budget squeeze
Marty Smith, ESPN.comPain at the pump is likely something everyone is feeling. It isn't any different for NASCAR teams, but maybe not in the way you would think, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2008Drivers weigh in on tournament
Marty Smith...certainly. Guys like Elliott Sadler and Dale Jarrett are sports junkies, but for the most part, Sprint Cup's finest stick to focusing on cambers and casters and the proper line through Turn 3 at...
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