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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With Penske partnership ending, Newman to weigh options

Angelique S. Chengelis and David Newton, ESPN.com

Penske Racing has decided it will not re-sign Ryan Newman, who has been with the team since 2000. An official announcement is expected later today.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008

Source: Joe Gibbs Racing to join Toyota Motorsports next season

Angelique S. Chengelis and David Newton, ESPN.com

Joe Gibbs Racing is expected to announce next week it will join Toyota Motorsports beginning next season, sources told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007

Kyle Busch lands spot in No. 18 car with Joe Gibbs Racing

Angelique S. Chengelis and David Newton, ESPN.com

Kyle Busch, who drives the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports and lost his spot on the team to Dale Earnhardt Jr., will drive the No. 18 for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2008, ESPN's Angelique Chengelis reports.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2007

Martin looking forward to Sunday away from track

Angelique S. Chengelis and David Newton, ESPN.com

Mark Martin knows there are some who won't believe he is taking next week off until the race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway arrives.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2007