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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. |
New crew chief for underachieving Busch
David NewtonCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Kyle Busch didn't look very intimidating standing next to Big Show and Chris Jericho as a guest host of WWE's "Monday Night Raw." ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009Busch'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, 2008Hamlin uses Charlotte test to put Richmond heartbreak behind him
David Newton, ESPN.comWhat did Denny Hamlin do after losing a race he dominated at a track on which he wants to win more than any other? Stare at the TV -- stone silent -- for nearly 24 hours, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008Redskins' loss could definitely be Joe Gibbs Racing's, Toyota's, gain
David Newton, ESPN.comJoe Gibbs was still a presence in NASCAR while he coached the Washington Redskins, but talk around the garage Tuesday centered around what a plus his return will be for NASCAR, his race team and Toyota, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2008Kyle Busch says Gibbs gives him shot to contend now
David Newton, ESPN.comKyle Busch wanted to go where he could immediately challenge for a championship and work for an owner who will stand behind him during bad times as well as good. So he chose Joe Gibbs Racing.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2007Stewart breaks through for first win; breaks out of sour mood
David Newton, ESPN.comTony Stewart is happy he won, happy with his team and happy he has some time off. Winning at Chicagoland -- and a pep talk from team owner Joe Gibbs -- will do that for you, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2007Earnhardt: 'We were never close' to deal with DEI
ESPN.com news servicesDale Earnhardt Jr. will leave the company founded by his late father at the end of the year in a shake-up certain to ignite a bidding war for NASCAR's most popular driver.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 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.
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