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Did Stewart cross line with tire blowup?

David Newton, ESPN.com

… There's plenty of fire. It took exactly one race for Tony Stewart the driver to get the best of Tony Stewart the owner. Will a cooler head prevail at Cali?

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009

Squier's call still rings perfect

David Newton, ESPN.com

Ken Squier, still going strong at 72, said four famous words calling the end of the 1979 Daytona 500. "And there's a fight" was not only accurate, it was perfect.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2009

Where Johnson ends up among NASCAR greats yet to be determined

David Newton, ESPN.com

Just where does three-time champion Jimmie Johnson fit in with the all-time greats of NASCAR? The sky's the limit, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Logano joins Gibbs Racing, replacing Stewart in No. 20 car

David Newton, ESPN.com

Joey Logano officially was named the driver of the No. 20 Home Depot car at Joe Gibbs Racing on Monday.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 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

Hendrick stable battling back after getting behind with new car

David Newton, ESPN.com

Rick Hendrick admits his team got behind this year by trying to win the title last year. Jimmie Johnson succeeded in winning that title for Hendrick Motorsports. A concerted effort by HMS to catch up this year paid off at the Brickyard on Sunday, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2008

Terry Labonte joins brother Bobby as replacement driver at Petty Enterprises

David Newton, ESPN.com

Kyle Petty could do a lot worse hiring a replacement driver to steer the No. 45 for five races. Ever hear of Terry Labonte? He joins brother Bobby as a fill-in at Petty Enterprises, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2008

Hamlin uses Charlotte test to put Richmond heartbreak behind him

David Newton, ESPN.com

What did Denny Hamlin do after losing a race he dominated at a track on which he wants to win more than any other? Stare at the TV -- stone silent -- for nearly 24 hours, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008

Reiser struggling with transition from crew chief to GM

David Newton, ESPN.com

Robbie Reiser is a racer. He'd rather be getting his fingernails dirty under the hood of Matt Kenseth's No. 17 than attending meetings as Roush Fenway Racing's newest GM, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2008

Birth of daughter a nice consolation prize for Gordon

David Newton, ESPN.com

Winning a Nextel Cup championship would have been a capper to a great year for Jeff Gordon, but it wasn't to be, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2007

Earnhardt pleased with first taste of life at Hendrick Motorsports

David Newton, ESPN.com

What ordinarily would have been an important Car of Tomorrow test at a 1.5-mile oval proved much more significant as Dale Earnhardt Jr. took his first real turn in a Hendrick Motorsports car, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2007

Even with failed inspection, Edwards gives Roush Fenway COT program boost

David Newton, ESPN.com

Carl Edwards will keep the victory he earned Sunday at Dover even though his car failed the postrace inspection. That's good news for Roush Fenway Racing's COT program, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2007

Gilliland, Rudd lead adventurous Daytona qualifying

David Newton, ESPN.com

David Gilliland and Ricky Rudd came though Daytona 500 qualifying clean, seizing the front row. It was a wild day Sunday, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2007

Some work still unfinished, Team Waltrip ready to race

David Newton, ESPN.com

Building a Nextel Cup team from the ground up is difficult enough. Try it with a new manufacturer like Michael Waltrip is doing, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | January 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