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Mayfield granted injunction, will race
David Newton, ESPN.comIndependence Day came a few days early for suspended Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield, as a federal judge granted him a temporary injunction allowing him to race this weekend.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Good for RPM, great for NASCAR
David Newton, ESPN.comThe coolest part of Kasey Kahne's Cup series win at Infineon Raceway? Seeing Richard Petty back in Victory Lane.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009JJ and Carl put on a nice show in Miami on Thursday, way too nice
David Newton, ESPN.comTwo drivers have a chance to finish on top at Homestead on Sunday. David Newton wonders if Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards have to be so darn nice about it.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008What does it take to be a success in NASCAR? Maybe a psychologist
David Newton, ESPN.comWhat's the best route to success in a sport that can wear down the strongest minds? Hiring a sports psychologist -- and channeling a little John "Animal House" Blutarsky -- might not hurt, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008Kyle Busch on the kind of tear few drivers have known
David Newton, ESPN.comKyle Busch has been on a great run this season, everyone knows that. Just how good? He's on pace to keep company with the likes of Petty, Earnhardt, Waltrip, Pearson, Yarborough and Gordon, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | July 11, 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, 2008Confident Logano set for his much-hyped Nationwide Series debut
David Newton, ESPN.comJoey Logano doesn't lack for confidence, and why would he? The 18-year-old has been the can't-miss kid for four years. He finally gets to show his stuff to a nationwide audience in Saturday's Nationwide Series race, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2008What better way to celebrate a win? Lay down some postrace rubber
David Newton, ESPN.comThe perfect doughnut? Alex Zanardi, the original "Doughnut King," says lock the brakes, crank the wheel, then mash the gas, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2008NASCAR playing catch-up when it comes to driver compensation
David Newton, ESPN.comStock car drivers raced for 10 bucks and a case of beer in the old days. Today they have million-dollar motor homes and private jets. What happened?
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007Martin will join Almirola in No. 8 car for 2008 season
David Newton, ESPN.comMark Martin will drive the No. 8 in 2008.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2007Spins, scraps and crazy fans; Stewart wins wild Watkins Glen
David Newton, ESPN.comJeff Gordon made an unforced error to hand a victory to the surging Tony Stewart. That wasn't even the wildest sight at Watkins Glen on Sunday, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2007Longtime NASCAR chairman France Jr. dies
David Newton, ESPN.comBill France Jr., the former NASCAR chairman who was instrumental in building the sport into what it has become, died Monday at age 74.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2007NASCAR luminaries agree things still looking up
David Newton, ESPN.comBright lights are shining in the biggest city and NASCAR Nation is soaking it up. But has the sport peaked? Drivers and officials are confident the answer is no, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2006
