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Want Air Johnsons? You're outta luck
David Newton, ESPN.comHe 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, 2009Fans love to hate on Jimmie Johnson
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie 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, 2009Here's your chance to sponsor a Cup car
David Newton...sponsorship in Homestead. But if this works, Ferguson plans to have another FanCar in the 2010 Daytona 500 and as many races as he can next season. If it works really well, he'll...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009Warning to Keselowski at Kansas uncalled for
David NewtonCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- In the NBA, officials typically let players get away with contact in the playoffs that might be called a foul in the regular season...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009Force vs. Pedregon moves the meter
David Newton, ESPN.comIt'd take a pretty big story to upstage a victory by Ashley Force Hood at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. John Force's toe-to-toe run-in with Tony Pedregon was such a story.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009Momentum now on Hamlin's side
David Newton, ESPN.comWant a dark horse for the Chase? Look no further than Denny Hamlin, who shook up the Sprint Cup power structure with his dominating victory Saturday night at Richmond.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009Is Atlanta race safe? No guarantees
David Newton, ESPN.comFinally, the Labor Day race is back in the South. But will Atlanta lose a race if a big crowd doesn't materialize Sunday? Maybe, maybe not, and track owner Bruton Smith isn't about to tip his hand.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009Evernhams live happily ever after
David Newton...point during the night, he'd rather be reincarnated as a Motown singer than win another Daytona 500. Like most who indulge in karaoke, Ray believes he can sing. His wedding band, The Next...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 27, 2009Economy means getting creative
David Newton, ESPN.comIt's about fans in seats for NASCAR, but that's proving to be a struggle in this economy. As the sport heads to perennial sellout Bristol, promoters are doing something they haven't had to do in a long time, and that's really promote.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009Is NASCAR ready to weather storm?
David Newton, ESPN.comFlash back to 1994: NASCAR was growing, but Indy racing was king. Look at today, when Indy racing is in tatters and NASCAR is at a crossroads, wondering how not to suffer Indy racing's fate.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009Should NASCAR leave the Brickyard?
David Newton, ESPN.comIt's far from the best racing in NASCAR, and attendance will take a hit this year. Is the Brickyard a must-race for stock cars? Without question, when you add up the positives.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2009Newman the forgotten Indiana son
David Newton, ESPN.comJeff Gordon and Tony Stewart are hailed as hometown heroes. But don't forget about Ryan Newman, Indiana's forgotten son who's having his best season in years.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009How silly will Silly Season get?
David Newton, ESPN.comHow 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, 2009Heat and Smoke on drivers' minds
David Newton, ESPN.comThere are two thing most drivers are concerned about in Saturday's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway: the heat, and "Smoke."
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009Spice up NASCAR? How about a rivalry (or two)?
David Newton...really mix it up the way rivalries were when the Southern 500 was one of the top traditions in NASCAR behind the Daytona 500. Jeff Gordon versus Kyle Busch would be fun as well...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 06, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "daytona 500" make the list?

