David Newton

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David Newton covers motorsports for ESPN.com after a career covering the NFL, college athletics and NASCAR. Newton spent the past year breaking stories and serving as a lead writer for NASCAR.com. He previously covered NASCAR and the Carolina Panthers for South Carolina's largest newspaper, The State, in Columbia. He has also served as a correspondent for Sports Illustrated, covered seven Super Bowls, dozens of college bowl games and every major race on the NASCAR circuit.

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Knaus' white whale? The Daytona 500

David Newton, ESPN.com

Chad Knaus will tell you he's OK with sitting at home when his driver, Jimmie Johnson, won the Daytona 500 in 2006. Johnson, and others, will tell you not to believe that for a minute.

Story | Conversation | February 9, 2010

Roush ready to make 2010 a big year

David Newton, ESPN.com

Who does Jack Roush blame for his team falling behind in 2009, and who is he counting on to make sure it doesn't happen again in 2010? The man in the mirror.

Story | Conversation | February 9, 2010

Are You Ready For The Danica Era?

...Are you more interested in Danica's debut Saturday than Sunday's Daytona 500? ESPN.com: David Newton says Daytona decision a no-brainer | Chat with Newton, 2 ET More chats: Ron Malec, Jimmie...

Blog Entry | February 9, 2010

Money, seat time made decision easy

David Newton, ESPN.com

Money and seat time are probably the primary reasons Danica Patrick will make her Nationwide Series debut at Daytona. Either way, it's a win-win for just about everyone.

Story | Conversation | February 8, 2010

Danica meets goal with Nationwide nod

David Newton, ESPN.com

The Danica Patrick circus at Daytona will continue as the IndyCar Series driver makes her NASCAR debut in Saturday's Nationwide Series race.

Story | Conversation | February 8, 2010

Source: Danica to run Nationwide

David Newton, ESPN.com

Danica Patrick will enter Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | February 7, 2010

Harvick smiling again after Shootout win

David Newton, ESPN.com

The cure-all for flu-like symptoms? A trip to Victory Lane worked wonders for a revitalized Kevin Harvick after Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout.

Story | Conversation | February 6, 2010

Yes vote for Danica-Nationwide-Daytona

David Newton, ESPN.com

Danica Patrick says she'll announce Monday whether she will enter next Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway, but her crew chief believes she should give it a go.

Story | Conversation | February 6, 2010

Martin takes backseat to Danica, Junior

David Newton, ESPN.com

No matter what Mark Martin did Saturday at Daytona, he wasn't about to trump Danica Patrick's ARCA debut. But he tried, clocking the fastest pole speed for the 500 since 1999.

Story | Conversation | February 6, 2010

Optimism high for RCR crew

David Newton, ESPN.com

One word best describes the 2009 Sprint Cup season at Richard Childress Racing: disastrous. It's a word Jeff Burton and the boys are eager to forget.

Story | Conversation | February 6, 2010

NASCAR w/David Newton

Welcome to SportsNation! On Tuesday, ESPN.com NASCAR reporter David Newton will stop by to talk about all the latest news and notes from the track. Newton...

Chat | February 6, 2010

Engagement softens Kyle's bad-boy image

David Newton

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Rowdy is a romantic. He really is. Kyle Busch may be a bad boy on the track, but put him on one knee in his motor coach with ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 5, 2010

Can BK be difference-maker for Penske?

David Newton, ESPN.com

It's been a "One Life to Live" kind of offseason for Penske Racing. New driver. New crew chief. New intrigue. Thank goodness for Kurt Busch and the blue deuce.

Story | Conversation | February 4, 2010

The circus is in town ... and welcome

David Newton, ESPN.com

Danica Patrick drew the biggest horde on Daytona media day. That her soon-to-be fellow NASCAR drivers were just fine with that may be the much bigger surprise.

Story | Conversation | February 4, 2010

Harvick doubtful for first practice

David Newton, ESPN.com

Kevin Harvick has flu-like symptoms and is doubtful to participate in Thursday's first practice for Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout.

Story | Conversation | February 4, 2010