Super Bowl and 500 would not mix well
David Newton...news story on ESPN.com had almost 7,000 comments within a few hours. A good Dale Earnhardt Jr. story is lucky to draw 200 comments. That's no knock on NASCAR's most popular...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 27, 2009There are some NASCAR fans in New York, but you have to look for them
David Newton, ESPN.comA check around town will quickly tell you NASCAR is not on the front burner -- or any burner -- of New York sports. But there are fans to be found and though they might be troubled by the sport's status here, champion Jimmie Johnson takes it all in stride, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008Don't bet on it? Vegas has spoken, and JJ will be your champion
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson is the Sprint Cup champion. OK, it hasn't actually happened yet, but Las Vegas oddsmakers are so confident, they've taken the championship proposition off the board, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008NASCAR playing catch-up when it comes to driver compensation
David Newton, ESPN.comStock car drivers raced for 10 bucks and a case of beer in the old days. Today they have million-dollar motor homes and private jets. What happened?
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007Should drivers face random testing? NASCAR says no
David Newton, ESPN.comThere's nothing wrong with NASCAR's drug-testing policy, spokesman Jim Hunter says. Others disagree, saying NASCAR needs to get tough before someone gets killed, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2007NASCAR's free-market system unlike any other
David Newton, ESPN.comNASCAR calls it free enterprise at its best. Ray Evernham's not so sure. Free agency for drivers and other team members has no checks and balances, he says. And sooner or later, NASCAR will be forced to take a stand.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2007NASCAR luminaries agree things still looking up
David Newton, ESPN.comBright lights are shining in the biggest city and NASCAR Nation is soaking it up. But has the sport peaked? Drivers and officials are confident the answer is no, writes David Newton.
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