David Newton

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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Want Air Johnsons? You're outta luck

David Newton, ESPN.com

He has the looks. He's articulate. He has three Sprint Cup titles and is closing in on a fourth. So why aren't the advertisers beating down Jimmie Johnson's door?

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Salley says he wants to be a team owner in Sprint Cup

David Newton, ESPN.com

Former NBA star and current talk show host John Salley is in the preliminary stages of seeking ownership in the Sprint Cup Series.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2008

Salley says he wants to be a team owner in Sprint Cup

David Newton, ESPN.com

Former NBA star and current talk show host John Salley is in the preliminary stages of seeking ownership in the Sprint Cup Series.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2008

Colorful Sabates always good for a story

David Newton, ESPN.com

Felix Sabates isn't just any NASCAR owner. With a lifetime of stories and the gift to tell them well, Sabates is one of the most interesting to talk to, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2007