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NASCAR's Hunter in the fight of his life

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jim Hunter has extinguished a number of volatile situations as NASCAR's public relations extraordinaire. Today he faces his biggest test yet: lung cancer.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

What a ride: How JJ won the Cup

David Newton, ESPN.com

It 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, 2009

Believe it or not, JJ not done yet

David Newton, ESPN.com

Even 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, 2009

Montoya the man of the Miami moment

David Newton, ESPN.com

This 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, 2009

Mr. H in rarefied air with nine Cup titles

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson winning a fourth straight title is a great story. So is Mark Martin winning his first at age 50. But lost in the shuffle could be the best story of all: Rick Hendrick.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

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

NASCAR, Keselowski meet after run-in

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR officials talked to rookie Brad Keselowski before Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009

48 crew thrives on race-day chaos

David Newton, ESPN.com

They are the unsung heroes of the 48 team. They are the offensive linemen of Sprint Cup. And they never make the headlines. Until last Sunday at Texas.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2009

Fans love to hate on Jimmie Johnson

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson is on the cusp of staking claim to being one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, so why isn't he revered? The man who holds that "greatest" title thinks the problem is you.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

NASCAR monitoring Allmendinger

David Newton, ESPN.com

A.J. Allmendinger, who was charged with driving under the influence on Thursday, was administered a breathalyzer prior to Friday's first Sprint Cup practice at Talladega Superspeedway.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Addington evaluating future options

David Newton, ESPN.com

Steve Addington said he was "surprised" by the change that will put replace him as Kyle Busch's crew chief and plans to explore all options inside and outside of Joe Gibbs Racing.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Halloween at Dega: Enter at own risk

David Newton, ESPN.com

The "big one" at Talladega Superspeedway can be downright frightening. But the real horror show is found in the Dega infield, where creatures lurk and dark thoughts prevail.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

JJ just a part ... but a very big part

David Newton, ESPN.com

Is Jimmie Johnson a product of the system at Hendrick Motorsports or is the three-time defending Sprint Cup champ just that good? The debate continues ...

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Random thoughts from a recliner at Duke Hospital

David Newton

...m interested." See, drivers aren't the only people who live in a vacuum. • A...response when asked whether he felt sorry for David Pearson after the Silver Fox drove 90 minutes...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Streaking JJ 'just doing my thing'

David Newton, ESPN.com

Leave it to Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus to blow this Chase wide-open just five races into the 10-race playoff. The 48 team is that good.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009