...burns the tires of his #8 Budweiser Cheverolet Monte Carlo following his win in the MBNA-Cal Ripken Jr. 400 at Dover Downs International Speedway in Dover, Delaware. Digital Image

Has NASCAR taken ingenuity out of the equation?

The Car of Tomorrow is causing numerous ripples throughout NASCAR. Marty Smith writes in Door-To-Door that one concern is that ingenuity is being taken out of the sport.

Ever-curious Roush not looking for exit yet

Jack Roush runs the largest operation in NASCAR. It's little wonder his relentless curiosity -- and work ethic -- drives him, writes David Newton.

Expenses, planning increased to make races safe

NASCAR drivers and fans reacted much the same way others did to the terrorist attacks of 9/11. The sport itself got serious about security, writes John Schwarb.

Daily Quickie: Pick 'Em

Dan Shanoff on Matt Leinart, David Ortiz, Ryan Howard, MLB Wild Card races, Chad Pennington, T.O., Don Nelson, Quickie Closure and more!

James' likeness to appear on Bobby Labonte's car

LeBron James is going for a ride next Saturday night. The Cavaliers guard will Bobby Labonte's hood for the Sharpie 500 at the Bristol Motor Speedway.

Forty years after the JFK assassination, the Writers' Bloc ponders conspiracy theories in sports and beyond.

Extra Point/ESPN Sportsbeat for June 15-30, 2003

Extra Point/ESPN Sportsbeat for June 15-30, 2003

Extra Point/ESPN Sportsbeat May 16-30, 2003

Extra Point/ESPN Sportsbeat May 16-30, 2003

A look at the weekend in racing

Here's a breakdown of this weekend's action in the world of motorsports.

ESPN Classic celebrates Father's Day

...Aeros of the WHA signed him, Mark and Marty. It was the thrill of a lifetime. Cal Ripken Jr. 4 p.m. When Cal Ripken Jr. played in his 2,131st consecutive game, passing...

A look at the weekend in racing

Here's a breakdown of this weekend's action in the world of motorsports.

Let us know who the top performer in racing was in our Driver of the Week feature.

Great finishes

Check out RPM.ESPN.com's take on last weekend's racing action.

Green wins third of year

Defending Busch champion Jeff Green won Saturday's MBNA.com 200 at Dover, Del.