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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

Kyle Busch, Junior may be ready to break out

David Newton, ESPN.com

Mark J. Rebilas/US Presswire Kyle Busch didn't win Sunday -- he did Friday and Saturday -- but his Sprint Cup crew chief switch looks pretty good so f...

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It's Johnson's title to lose

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson still trails Mark Martin in the Chase standings, but the defending three-time Cup champ has all the momentum after his fifth win in 16 races at the Monster Mile.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2009

Here are some must-dos at Indy

David Newton, ESPN.com

You want to know what it takes to win at Indy? Five not-so-simple things will give the driver who accomplishes them a leg up on the competition.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009

Heat and Smoke on drivers' minds

David Newton, ESPN.com

There are two thing most drivers are concerned about in Saturday's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway: the heat, and "Smoke."

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Nothing went Kyle Busch's way at Lowe's

David Newton, ESPN.com

(AP Photo/John Bazemore) Kyle Busch seemingly had the car to beat in the Coca-Cola 600, but when the rain covers were put on, the No. 18 was not in fi...

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Spice up NASCAR? How about a rivalry (or two)?

David Newton

...to start it. We need excitement like the 1982 race when Cale Yarborough, Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Bill Elliott and Buddy Baker finished one through five. Or the '68 race when it came down to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 06, 2009

A great prelude to the 500

David Newton, ESPN.com

Daytona Duels blog

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009

Truex takes 500 pole; Martin second

David Newton, ESPN.com

Daytona Pole Day blog

Story | Conversation | February 08, 2009

Harvick wins shootout at Daytona

David Newton, ESPN.com

Bud Shootout blog

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2009

Economy forces Wood Brothers to reduce 2009 Cup schedule

David Newton, ESPN.com

The legendary Wood Brothers organization will run only 12 Sprint Cup races next season.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2008

Tough economic times forcing NASCAR teams to streamline their budgets

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR'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, 2008

Roush a team owner, part-time gambler and an everyman's man

David Newton, ESPN.com

Think Jack Roush was confident Carl Edwards had enough fuel to finish Sunday's race at Texas? Then you don't know Jack Roush, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008

Busch's 2008 accomplishments overshadowed by postseason fade route

David Newton, ESPN.com

Think folks will remember what Kyle Busch accomplished in 2008? Without a doubt … but for all the wrong reasons, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

More mature Hamlin looking to use Pocono as '08 springboard

David Newton, ESPN.com

Denny Hamlin won his first race at Pocono in 2006, then completed the Pennsylvania sweep later that summer. And although a more mature Hamlin has changed plenty since then, Pocono could still provide a springboard heading toward the Chase, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2008