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Ragan sees different role for Fennig

David Newton, ESPN.com

David Ragan doesn't expect Jimmy Fennig to be his crew chief in 2010.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 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

News travels fast in Twitterville

David Newton, ESPN.com

They're not tweeting at 200 mph. (Besides, have you ever tried texting with racing gloves on?) But more drivers are using social networking sites to stay connected with fans.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Atlanta sets up crazy regular-season finale at Richmond

David Newton, ESPN.com

(AP Photo/Glenn Smith) Kevin Harvick dominated Saturday night's Nationwide Series race, and although he didn't win Sunday night (he finished second), ...

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Bowyer not out of Chase picture … yet

David Newton, ESPN.com

A disastrous showing at Bristol put a huge dent in Clint Bowyer's Chase hopes. But is the No. 33 team giving up? Hardly.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009

Crown Royal to sponsor Kenseth

David Newton, ESPN.com

Crown Royal will serve as the primary sponsor for Matt Kenseth's car at Roush Fenway Racing for 18 events beginning in 2010, the team announced on Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

McMurray free to look for new ride

David Newton, ESPN.com

Roush Fenway Racing has informed Jamie McMurray he is free to talk to other organizations about next season, team president Geoff Smith said on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | July 26, 2009

How silly will Silly Season get?

David Newton, ESPN.com

How crazy will this Silly Season get? With big names rumored to be on the move and whole teams looking to swap manufacturers, it might be the wildest one yet.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

Nationwide Series at a crossroads

David Newton, ESPN.com

Much of the glitz is gone in the once-prosperous Nationwide Series. In these tough economic times, what lies ahead for a series still searching for an identity?

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

It's time to make winning count in all three series

David Newton, ESPN.com

...were set today, five of the top 12 drivers who would qualify are still winless. Kahne and David Reutimann, the next two drivers on the outside looking in, each have visited Victory Lane. If NASCAR...

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Carl Long's penalty harsh, but rules are rules

David Newton

...for a guy like Jimmie Johnson, who earns that every week or two, but not for David Ragan, who sometimes takes four weeks to reach that number. This has to be black-and-white...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 03, 2009

You already can throw out the script

David Newton, ESPN.com

Before every Sprint Cup season, you expect things will go a certain way. You already can throw out the script for 2009.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Rule change in works for Vegas

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR plans to adjust the gear ratios rule for Las Vegas next season to prevent the engine failures that plagued numerous Sprint Cup teams last weekend.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009

Engine problems had different causes

David Newton, ESPN.com

The president of Toyota Racing Development says the engine failures incurred by the three Roush Fenway Racing teams during Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway were unrelated to the problems five Toyota teams experienced on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009

Junior fans can start to panic

David Newton

...In case you're wondering, the five drivers from 30th to 35th a year ago were David Ragan, Hamlin, Robby Gordon, Sam Hornish Jr., Jeremy Mayfield and Dario Franchitti. Hamlin made the Chase, Ragan...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 27, 2009