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Daytona 500 Index | February 14, 2010 | Daytona Beach, Fla.

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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

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

Here'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, 2009

Warning to Keselowski at Kansas uncalled for

David Newton

CHARLOTTE, 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, 2009

Races will start at consistent times

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR is moving to more standardized start times for Sprint Cup races in 2010 with East coast races starting around 1 p.m. ET, West coast races around 3 p.m. ET and night races around 7:30 p.m. ET.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Force vs. Pedregon moves the meter

David Newton, ESPN.com

It'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, 2009

Momentum now on Hamlin's side

David Newton, ESPN.com

Want 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, 2009

Is Atlanta race safe? No guarantees

David Newton, ESPN.com

Finally, 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, 2009

Evernhams 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, 2009

Economy means getting creative

David Newton, ESPN.com

It'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, 2009

Is NASCAR ready to weather storm?

David Newton, ESPN.com

Flash 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, 2009

Should NASCAR leave the Brickyard?

David Newton, ESPN.com

It'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, 2009

Newman the forgotten Indiana son

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jeff 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, 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

Source: Harvick wants out of RCR deal

David Newton, ESPN.com

Richard Childress Racing driver Kevin Harvick would like out of the final year of his contract that expires in 2010, a source close to the situation said on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009