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Busch asks for release from current deal with Roush

Associated Press

Reigning Nextel Cup champion Kurt Busch has signed a contract to drive for Penske Racing South in 2007 and has asked to be released from his current contract with Roush Racing, apparently in hopes of replacing retiring Rusty Wallace next season.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2005

Mike Veeck

Jeff Merron, Page 2

The minor league owner and major league promoter talks about the state of the game, and his next challenge.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2004

Who's Afraid of the NBA?

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...t the world singing the praises of the NBA? Why isn't today's NBA outperforming the NFL, NASCAR, and Major League Baseball, all of which have been rocked by scandals large and small over...

Blog | March 14, 2007

Cruz Pedregon wins Funny Car title with help of friends and family

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Cruz Pedregon played the NHRA's playoffs game to perfection, winning his second career Funny Car title Sunday at the Auto Club Finals, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Funny how traditions take root in NASCAR

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

Homestead blog Saturday

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008

JJ and Carl put on a nice show in Miami on Thursday, way too nice

David Newton, ESPN.com

Two 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, 2008

Waltrip's career may not be storied, but there are some good stories

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

So Michael Waltrip is making his 1,000th career NASCAR start. Is that cause for celebration or wonder at his perseverance? Whichever, Waltrip has enjoyed the ride, and even if his career isn't storied, there are some fine stories to tell, writes Ed Hinton.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008

JJ driving for third straight title; Knaus driven to make sure he gets there

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson is driving for his third straight Cup title and a spot alongside Cale Yarborough as the only competitors to achieve the feat. JJ's crew chief Chad Knaus is driven to get him there, and to stand alone among his peers, writes Marty Smith.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2008

Felix says: Fewer cars on the track, more automakers in the garage

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

When it comes to Felix Sabates, just stand back and listen, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008

2002: THE 'NEXT' ONES

Various Magazine Staffers

In 2002, who did ESPN The Magazine think was poised to break out?

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

NEXT ONES

KHALID EL-AMIN Before Khalid El-Amin, the Connecticut Huskies were a mere basketball team, a regional novelty, trusting in mere mortals. Now they're ...

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Good Wheel Ambassador

Chad Nielsen

What is retired cup racer Chad Little doing south of the border? Getting Mexico's top series up to speed-and growing the Nascar brand

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Five selected for induction into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame

Bass Fishing Hall of Fame

Class of 2009:

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2008

PRESIDENTIAL FANTASY LEAGUE: WEEK TWENTY-TWO

Max Klinger

...lot of people talking about the VP debate today, it just might be a record number of...you're opening a pack of Upper Deck baseball cards in the next week you're likely...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2008

What does it take to be a success in NASCAR? Maybe a psychologist

David Newton, ESPN.com

What'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, 2008