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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. |
Super Bowl and 500 would not mix well
David NewtonCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- If you don't understand the power of the NFL, you will after you read this piece. Owners at the NFL's league meetings this past we...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 27, 2009There are some NASCAR fans in New York, but you have to look for them
David Newton, ESPN.comA check around town will quickly tell you NASCAR is not on the front burner -- or any burner -- of New York sports. But there are fans to be found and though they might be troubled by the sport's status here, champion Jimmie Johnson takes it all in stride, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008Don't bet on it? Vegas has spoken, and JJ will be your champion
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson is the Sprint Cup champion. OK, it hasn't actually happened yet, but Las Vegas oddsmakers are so confident, they've taken the championship proposition off the board, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008Busch's 2008 accomplishments overshadowed by postseason fade route
David Newton, ESPN.comThink folks will remember what Kyle Busch accomplished in 2008? Without a doubt … but for all the wrong reasons, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008With the NFL in his rearview, Gibbs turns focus to race teams and family
David Newton, ESPN.comThink Joe Gibbs has less to worry about since leaving the Washington Redskins? Uh, no. Coach still has plenty on his mind these days, trying to keep up with Tony, Kyle, Denny and Joey.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008Will Fike's revelation about drug use prompt NASCAR to take action?
David Newton, ESPN.comWill Aaron Fike's revelation that he used heroin on race days prompt NASCAR to reexamine its drug-testing policy? It should, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008NASCAR playing catch-up when it comes to driver compensation
David Newton, ESPN.comStock car drivers raced for 10 bucks and a case of beer in the old days. Today they have million-dollar motor homes and private jets. What happened?
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007Should drivers face random testing? NASCAR says no
David Newton, ESPN.comThere's nothing wrong with NASCAR's drug-testing policy, spokesman Jim Hunter says. Others disagree, saying NASCAR needs to get tough before someone gets killed, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2007NASCAR's free-market system unlike any other
David Newton, ESPN.comNASCAR calls it free enterprise at its best. Ray Evernham's not so sure. Free agency for drivers and other team members has no checks and balances, he says. And sooner or later, NASCAR will be forced to take a stand.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2007Grandson's leukemia gives Gibbs new perspective
David Newton, ESPN.comJoe Gibbs has faced adversity, but the emotion in his voice as he talks about his 2-year-old grandson fighting leukemia is something else, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2007NASCAR luminaries agree things still looking up
David Newton, ESPN.comBright lights are shining in the biggest city and NASCAR Nation is soaking it up. But has the sport peaked? Drivers and officials are confident the answer is no, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2006Foulest 40 villains of them all
Pat Forde, ESPN.comVillains beat you and hurt your feelings in the process. They've always held a prominent place in the game. And they keep on coming. Meet the foulest 40 of them all.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2009Kiper's Top 5 by position: Offense
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comTop 5 seniors by position
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009
Kiper's Top 5 by position
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comTop 5 seniors by position
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009
NFL gifts that keep on giving
Bill Simmons, Page 2Bill Simmons is making a list (and checking it twice) of the worst NFL gifts you can give.
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