Cup boys back for more Nationwide fun at Loudon
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comThe bad news? Brad Keselowski expects a full complement of Cup drivers in this week's Nationwide race at Loudon. The good news? Joey Logano is taking the week off.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008New engine program the wild card as Nationwide turns to California
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comThe restrictor plates are gone, Daytona is in the rearview mirror and the Nationwide Series starts for real this weekend at California Speedway, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008Harvick will have plenty of competition in 2008 opener at Daytona
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comKevin Harvick won the Nationwide Series opener at Daytona in 2007, but he'll be hard-pressed to repeat in '08, especially with a red-hot Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the field, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008Part-time ride for Leicht better than no ride at all
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comA part-time ride in the Nationwide Series is better than no ride at all if you're rising star Stephen Leicht, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008Loomis says Petty Enterprises will get back to Victory Lane ... quickly
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com...that will happen within the year's first eight races. Loomis believes the combination of driver Bobby Labonte and new crew chief Jeff Meendering will hit the ground running. He feels the team has...
Page | ConversationBusch Series sponsorship closes the book after 26-year run
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comIt'll be known as the Nationwide Series in 2008, but the Busch Series will hardly be forgotten anytime soon.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007Keselowski hoping to impress star-studded field at Michigan
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comBrad Keselowski gets another chance to impress car owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. in Saturday's Busch Series race at Michigan, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2007Harvick targets fourth straight Busch win at RIR
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comKevin Harvick's favorite track? In the Busch Series, it's got to be Richmond International Raceway, where Harvick guns for his fourth consecutive victory Friday, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | May 03, 2007Petty pleased with progress, expects more in 2007
Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.comPetty Enterprises took a step forward in 2006, safely getting both cars in the top 35. Owner Kyle Petty says the team should be primed for more progress in 2007, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2006Labonte hoping to take away some Chase thunder
Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.comWhile most eyes will be on the Chase as the Nextel Cup Series hits Atlanta, watch out for the resurgent Bobby Labonte, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2006Winning the Brickyard trumps Chase concerns
Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.comWinning at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway holds such allure for some drivers, they'll do anything for it, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2006Drivers don't want to go down the drain at Dover
Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.comDrivers will be doing all they can to ensure the decidedly dicey Dover doesn't bite back this Sunday, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2006Johnson trying to win fifth Lowe's points race in a row
Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.comAll eyes will be on Jimmie Johnson when the Coca-Cola 600 starts Sunday. And why not? He is the man to beat, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2006Labonte, Petty seeing signs turnaround under way
Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.comThe Petty Enterprises team revamped in the offseason hoping to spark a turnaround. It might be working, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2006Stewart comfortable if going gets slippery
Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.comTony Stewart has always liked a hot slippery racetrack, and he might get his wish Saturday in Phoenix, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "bobby labonte" make the list?