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Chad Ford covers the NBA and NBA Draft for ESPN Insider. He is also a frequent contributor to ESPN the Magazine and makes weekly appearances on ESPN Radio and ESPNEWS.

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JJ just a part ... but a very big part

David Newton, ESPN.com

Is Jimmie Johnson a product of the system at Hendrick Motorsports or is the three-time defending Sprint Cup champ just that good? The debate continues ...

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Johnson's quest for No. 4 right on track

David Newton, ESPN.com

AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill Three-time defending Sprint Cup champ Jimmie Johnson is the man to beat in 2009 ... again. If NASCAR doesn't want Jim...

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JJ will take a fast car over fuel mileage any day

David Newton, ESPN.com

...AP Photo/Chuck Burton) Jimmie Johnson, center, and Chad Knaus, right, have the 48 car humming -- and sputtering. Crew chief Chad Knaus was featured in a...

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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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Baby steps for Martin, Newman and Earnhardt

David Newton, ESPN.com

(AP Photo/Steve Helber) Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) avoided trouble when Scott Speed got turned around in Turn 3 at Martinsville. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -...

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Martin, Newman headlining those sweating out top 35

David Newton, ESPN.com

(AP Photo/Darryl Graham) The first four races of the season aren't exactly working out as Ryan Newman -- or his boss Tony Stewart -- envisioned. ...

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Erwin's star rising as No. 16 Ford dominates early Chase races

David Newton, ESPN.com

Greg Erwin, crew chief for Cup star Greg Biffle, attacks the Chase the same way he attacked the football field as a 5-foot-9, 170-pound linebacker: with a passion, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

You think pit stops are key? Wait until you check out bump stops

David Newton, ESPN.com

Kyle Busch was hot. Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards are hot. What may really decide the Chase? How about an $8 hunk of rubber, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2008

Lack of a superstar team giving Dodge an identity crisis

David Newton, ESPN.com

Chevy has Hendrick Motorsports. Ford has Roush Fenway Racing. Toyota now has Joe Gibbs Racing. And Dodge? "They don't have a super team," Kyle Petty tells David Newton.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2008

Let go by Roush, Tryson lands on his feet with Penske

David Newton, ESPN.com

You think Jack Roush is second-guessing himself? Roush Fenway Racing castoff Pat Tryson has joined Kurt Busch to form one of the hottest crew chief-driver combinations in NASCAR, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007

Looking for an extra edge ever evolving in sport that demands it

David Newton, ESPN.com

Few things are a given in life, but crew chiefs looking for an extra edge in NASCAR outside the rulebook? That's a way of life, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 2007

Mears surprise winner for streaking Hendrick Motorsports

David Newton, ESPN.com

Casey Mears. J.J. Yeley. Kyle Petty. The top three finishers in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 were an unlikely cast of characters, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2007

Reiser enjoying time away despite circumstances

David Newton, ESPN.com

Crew chief Robbie Reiser is enjoying himself during his four-race suspension. How is that? Matt Kenseth's running great, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2007

Johnson started '06 as the story, stays there in '07

David Newton, ESPN.com

A season of amazing plot twists is giving way to a season of amazing change. One thing is the same, Jimmie Johnson was the big story of 2006 and he likely will remain so in '07, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2007

Big moments abounded, but these really stood out

David Newton, ESPN.com

Big moments abound every season, but 10 NASCAR moments really stood out above the others in 2006, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2006