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Eury happy getting Danica ready

David Newton, ESPN.com

Tony Eury Jr. has seen his share of media circuses as the former crew chief for cousin Dale Earnhardt Jr. So what does Eury think about tutoring Danica Patrick? He's loving life.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

Danica shows she's willing to work

David Newton, ESPN.com

Not everyone with Danica Patrick's star power would slug it out in the minor leagues to learn their craft. That she's doing it with a smile at Daytona this weekend is a major reason she may succeed.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Rain cuts Danica's day short

David Newton, ESPN.com

The Danica Patrick stock car era officially began at about 2 p.m. on Friday and lasted five full laps before rain cut short the first day of her three-day test.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Of Danica, stilettos, lobsters and tears

David Newton

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- The first thing I noticed when Thursday's press conference at JR Motorsports began were four-inch stilettos. You run across those...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Kurt Busch names Addington crew chief

David Newton, ESPN.com

Steve Addington, who was released as the crew chief for Kyle Busch late in the 2009 Sprint Cup season, was named the crew chief for Kyle's brother, Kurt.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

NASCAR's Hunter in the fight of his life

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jim Hunter has extinguished a number of volatile situations as NASCAR's public relations extraordinaire. Today he faces his biggest test yet: lung cancer.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Source: Busch to start own Truck team

David Newton, ESPN.com

Kyle Busch plans to announce on Friday plans to start a Truck Series team in 2010, a source close to the situation said.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Nothing coincidental about Danica's deal

David Newton

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Life is full of coincidences. Like it was a coincidence that my 16-year-old son blew a tire driving too fast in the rain on a back...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Guy is new crew chief for No. 12

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jay Guy will replace Roy McCauley as the crew chief for the No. 12 Dodge driven by Brad Keselowski at Penske Racing in 2010.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Patrick finalizes IndyCar sponsor deal

David Newton, ESPN.com

Danica Patrick confirmed a sponsor deal to drive an IndyCar for the next three years on Monday -- and her plans to drive a part-time schedule for JR Motorsports in NASCAR's Nationwide Series in 2010 remain on track as well.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Knaus: 'This is my time'

David Newton, ESPN.com

Chad Knaus is on track to become one of the greatest crew chiefs of all time, perhaps the greatest. One thing we know for sure: He already is the most committed.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

What a ride: How JJ won the Cup

David Newton, ESPN.com

It started at New Hampshire and ended at Homestead-Miami. The crowning moment of the 10-race Chase for the Cup? A fourth straight title for a guy named Jimmie Johnson.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Hendrick says family came first

David Newton, ESPN.com

As much as Rick Hendrick wanted to be a part of Jimmie Johnson's record-breaking run on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, his family's needs were more important.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Believe it or not, JJ not done yet

David Newton, ESPN.com

Even with four straight Sprint Cup titles in tow, it's too early to anoint Jimmie Johnson as the best driver in NASCAR history. And if he wins a fifth? Well, all bets are off.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Rivalries a fun sideshow to JJ's 4-peat

David Newton, ESPN.com

Go figure. The 2009 NASCAR season ends just as the real fun begins. Now we have to wait until February for Denny Hamlin's title run and the rematch between Tony Stewart and Juan Pablo Montoya.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009