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David NewtonBlog | Chats | E-mailDavid 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. |
Danica still interested in NASCAR
ESPN.com news servicesA day after signing a three-year contract extension with Andretti Autosport, Danica Patrick said she's still trying to work out a deal to drive part-time in NASCAR.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Guy is new crew chief for No. 12
David Newton, ESPN.comJay Guy will replace Roy McCauley as the crew chief for the No. 12 Dodge driven by Brad Keselowski at Penske Racing in 2010.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Patrick finalizes IndyCar sponsor deal
David Newton, ESPN.comDanica Patrick confirmed a sponsor deal to drive an IndyCar for the next three years on Monday -- and her plans to drive a part-time schedule for JR Motorsports in NASCAR's Nationwide Series in 2010 remain on track as well.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Knaus: 'This is my time'
David Newton, ESPN.comChad Knaus is on track to become one of the greatest crew chiefs of all time, perhaps the greatest. One thing we know for sure: He already is the most committed.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Attorney says Mayfield owes $372,000
David Newton, ESPN.comAttorney Bill Diehl filed a lawsuit Wednesday against suspended Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield for unpaid legal fees.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009What a ride: How JJ won the Cup
David Newton, ESPN.comIt started at New Hampshire and ended at Homestead-Miami. The crowning moment of the 10-race Chase for the Cup? A fourth straight title for a guy named Jimmie Johnson.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Knaus wants to stay with JJ long-term
David Newton, ESPN.comChad Knaus has committed to being Jimmie Johnson's crew chief at least through the 2015 season, team owner Rick Hendrick said on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Hendrick says family came first
David Newton, ESPN.comAs much as Rick Hendrick wanted to be a part of Jimmie Johnson's record-breaking run on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, his family's needs were more important.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Believe it or not, JJ not done yet
David Newton, ESPN.comEven with four straight Sprint Cup titles in tow, it's too early to anoint Jimmie Johnson as the best driver in NASCAR history. And if he wins a fifth? Well, all bets are off.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Rivalries a fun sideshow to JJ's 4-peat
David Newton, ESPN.comGo figure. The 2009 NASCAR season ends just as the real fun begins. Now we have to wait until February for Denny Hamlin's title run and the rematch between Tony Stewart and Juan Pablo Montoya.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Hendrick stays home during emergency
David Newton, ESPN.comA family emergency will keep team owner Rick Hendrick from celebrating a record-tying ninth Sprint Cup championship for Hendrick Motorsports on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Johnson wants to win and win
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson's hoping to give NASCAR fans something they've only seen once in the modern era. That's to win the championship and the last race of the season, too.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009Montoya the man of the Miami moment
David Newton, ESPN.comThis weekend belongs to Jimmie Johnson and the championship Chase, but Miami belongs to Juan Pablo Montoya. It's a different vibe, and Montoya taps into it as no other driver can.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Gordon not retiring any time soon
David Newton, ESPN.comFour-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon will drive through at least the 2013 season for Hendrick Motorsports, team owner Rick Hendrick said.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Hendrick signs Johnson through 2015
ESPN.com news servicesJimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.
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