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

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48 crew doesn't get the headlines -- it just gets the job done

David Newton, ESPN.com

Ever hear of Ron Malec, Danny Emerick or Todd Bosserman? Jimmie Johnson wouldn't be where he is today without them, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Yellow-line rule would have wiped out greatest finish in NASCAR history

David Newton, ESPN.com

Imagine if NASCAR had enforced the yellow-line rule during the 1976 Daytona 500. One of the most exciting finishes in Cup history would have been ... history, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

Stewart's landmark win at the Brickyard paved way for 2005 Chase title

David Newton, ESPN.com

Tony Stewart's most memorable moment in 2005? The Cup Series championship was nice, but being able to climb the fence and kiss the famed yard of bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a dream come true, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008

Grubb leaves role at Hendrick to be Stewart's crew chief

David Newton, ESPN.com

Tony Stewart took a big step Friday toward upgrading the personnel at Stewart-Haas Racing next season, hiring Darian Grubb away from Hendrick Motorsports to be his crew chief.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008

This is not a test: Penske gives No. 12 car to Stremme

David Newton, ESPN.com

Penske Racing announced that David Stremme will be elevated from test team driver to a full-time Sprint Cup ride in 2009.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008

Top rivalries marked by crashing cars, flying fists and swinging helmets

David Newton, ESPN.com

If Carl Edwards versus Kyle Busch evolves into a full-blown rivalry, it wouldn't be a first for NASCAR. Fellas named Petty, Yarborough, Earnhardt, Pearson and Allison have had toe-to-toe moments, too, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2008

Edwards-Busch dustup good for NASCAR, but don't call it a rivalry just yet

David Newton, ESPN.com

The Carl Edwards-Kyle Busch run-in at Bristol was great for NASCAR. But it's too soon to call this budding feud a rivalry, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2008

Time will tell if Stewart-Newman experiment succeeds at Stewart-Haas Racing

David Newton, ESPN.com

They both fish. They both raise baby deer. They both share a passion for winning. But will Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman get along as teammates in 2009? Time will tell, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008

Report: Newman's move to Stewart-Haas to be announced Friday

David Newton, ESPN.com

Ryan Newman will be introduced as the second driver at Stewart-Haas Racing on Friday at Michigan International Speedway, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008

Best cure-all for the Losing Streak Blues? Just win, baby

David Newton, ESPN.com

What have you done lately? Well, for some of the top drivers on the Sprint Cup circuit, it hasn't been winning, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008

Source: Newman has verbal agreement with Stewart-Haas

David Newton, ESPN.com

Ryan Newman has reached a verbal agreement to drive for Stewart-Haas Racing next season, a NASCAR source close to the situation told ESPN.com on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008

Stewart insists he's ready to put in the hours being an owner takes

David Newton, ESPN.com

Tony Stewart is a sleep in kind of guy. After unveiling his new number, cars and sponsors Friday, even he admits that's something that will have to change, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2008

Brickyard winners not just paying lip service with traditional postrace smooch

David Newton, ESPN.com

It's all about the milk at the Indy 500. The Allstate 400? It's all about the kiss. With apologies to Snow White, the most meaningful smooch happens this time every year at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2008

Newman, Stewart staying mum about joining forces next season

David Newton, ESPN.com

Ryan Newman says he's getting close to deciding where he'll drive next season but that he still has choices.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2008

Humbled Mayfield hoping to get one more chance

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jeremy Mayfield admits he has "made huge mistakes." That's why he sits idle today without a Cup ride. Will he get another shot? That's all he's asking for, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2008