Franchitti back where he belongs
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThe biggest lesson Dario Franchitti learned from his ill-timed, adversity-filled foray into NASCAR? The 2007 IndyCar Series champ and 500 winner still has plenty to prove.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2009Allmendinger in the dark over future with Team Red Bull
Marty Smith, ESPN.comAJ Allmendinger says he has unfinished business with Team Red Bull. Does Team Red Bull feel the same about Allmendinger? If not, he has options, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008Young Donovan's birthday party offers much to celebrate
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWhat does any 5-year-old boy want for his birthday? Donovan Burns didn't want toys. Instead, he asked his friends to bring donation checks made out to the Dale Jr. Foundation, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008High-dollar Cup Series putting the squeeze on low-budget race teams
Marty Smith, ESPN.comSuccess breeds stability in the world of Sprint Cup racing. Without wins and championships -- or a guy named Dale Jr. in your drivers' stable -- good fortune can turn in a hurry, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2008Welcome to Diesel's Dirt Road: an open forum for fed-up fans
Marty Smith, ESPN.comNASCAR's announcement that it wants to return to its roots ignited a firestorm of protest in Marty Smith's mailbox. From the present-day cars to the cookie-cutter tracks, the fans simply long for the good ol' days.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2008No shortage of copycats in NASCAR garages
Marty Smith, ESPN.comNASCAR is a copycat business. Always has been, writes Marty Smith. If it works for Jack Roush, it's gotta work for Ray Evernham. And Michael Waltrip. And Teresa Earnhardt. Or does it?
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2007Yates reverses field, pairs up with Roush Fenway Racing instead
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWhy did Yates Racing make a U-turn in its handshake deal with Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing? Simply put, "there wasn't enough commitment there," Doug Yates tells ESPN's Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2007Ganassi not picking up contract option on Stremme
Marty Smith, ESPN.comChip Ganassi, reached by phone Friday, confirmed that his Nextel Cup organization did not pick up the option on David Stremme's contract to drive the No. 40 Dodge in 2008.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2007Separate scoring system for Chasers makes a lot more sense
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThe scoring system for the 12 Chase drivers has one fundamental flaw: It's unfair, writes Marty Smith.
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