Petty to Danica: 'This is not as easy as it looks'
David Newton...signed about his 300th autograph at the SEMA Show on Wednesday when I informed him that Danica Patrick was close to a deal with JR Motorsports. "To do what?" NASCAR's seven-time champion...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009Eury Jr. named crew chief for No. 5 car
David Newton, ESPN.comJR Motorsports announced on Thursday that Tony Eury Jr., who in June was replaced as Dale Earnhardt Jr's crew chief in the Sprint Cup series, was named crew chief for the No. 5 Nationwide Series car co-owned by NASCAR's most popular driver.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009News travels fast in Twitterville
David Newton, ESPN.comThey're not tweeting at 200 mph. (Besides, have you ever tried texting with racing gloves on?) But more drivers are using social networking sites to stay connected with fans.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009Danica double would be a boon for Marcus Smith
David Newton...the Speedway Club atop Lowe's Motor Speedway on Tuesday afternoon when the conversation turned to Danica Patrick. The president of LMS was asked what it would mean to NASCAR if the IndyCar Series...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009Waltrip meets with Patrick on 2010
David Newton, ESPN.comAdd Michael Waltrip Racing to the list of NASCAR suitors for IndyCar Series star Danica Patrick for 2010.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009JRM exploring limited deal with Danica
David Newton, ESPN.comThe darling of the IndyCar Series and NASCAR's most popular driver could be joining forces in 2010.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009What the NHRA has that NASCAR doesn't
David Newton...that level, which is why many in the sport are pushing hard to get IRL darling Danica Patrick to make the jump. The closest NASCAR comes to diversity in Cup is Juan Pablo Montoya...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009Martin's extension sets off flurry of weird scenarios
David Newton...theories: • Martin will drive the No. 5 GoDaddy.com-sponsored car until IRL darling Danica Patrick is ready to take over. Patrick, who already has a relationship with GoDaddy.com, will drive...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 18, 2009Ganassi not likely to take on Patrick
David Newton, ESPN.comChip Ganassi doesn't believe Danica Patrick should leave the IndyCar Series after this season to pursue a full-time ride in NASCAR.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009How silly will Silly Season get?
David Newton, ESPN.comHow crazy will this Silly Season get? With big names rumored to be on the move and whole teams looking to swap manufacturers, it might be the wildest one yet.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009Montoya to Danica: 'It's going to take time'
David NewtonJuan Pablo Montoya didn't mince words when asked what IRL star Danica Patrick faced if she jumped to NASCAR in 2010. "Danica, I think she's got the talent...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 27, 2009Indy spectacle not the only must-see show on Sunday
David Newton, ESPN.comWe know there's a big race happening Sunday at Indy, but there's a pretty good show on tap in Charlotte, too, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008Junior spurns Gossage's offer to ride in Texas IndyCar race
David Newton, ESPN.comDale Earnhardt Jr. brushed off Eddie Gossage's offer of $100,000 to drive in the IndyCar series race at Texas Motor Speedway on June 7.
Story | Conversation | May 02, 2008NASCAR still searching for its Danica Patrick
David Newton, ESPN.comDanica Patrick's historic victory in Japan last week was a major triumph for the publicity-starved IndyCar Series. If only NASCAR could discover its version of Danica, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008Should postrace disqualification set precedence for NASCAR's top series?
David Newton, ESPN.comNASCAR stripped Peyton Sellers of his season-opening Camping World Series victory because his car failed inspection -- one of the rare times that a driver has been disqualified for a postrace violation.
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