Daytona 500

Daytona 500

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

Comprehensive coverage of the Daytona 500, includes expert commentary, video clips and more.

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NASCAR fans' palates turning more sophisticated, at least in Sonoma

David Newton, ESPN.com

Words like bouquet and buttery are becoming as recognized as sway bars and splitters at Sprint Cup races these days. Has NASCAR abandoned its moonshiner roots for a more sophisticated wine-and-cheese crowd? Only in Sonoma, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2008

Dale Jarrett's last ride bringing flood of memories

David Newton, ESPN.com

Dale Jarrett has known for months that Bristol would be his last NASCAR points race, but that fact didn't really set in until now, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2008

What you see is what you get in reigning Cup champ Johnson

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson never got into this thing wanting to become the greatest personality in NASCAR. Now, becoming the greatest driver ... that's another story, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008

Junior buzz casts shadow on Daytona pole-sitter Johnson

David Newton, ESPN.com

Reigning Cup champ Jimmie Johnson won the pole for the 2008 Daytona 500, but the buzz at the track Sunday was all about Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s debut win for Hendrick Motorsports, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | February 10, 2008

Montoya bigger than ever on return to Mexico City

David Newton, ESPN.com

Juan Pablo Montoya is an international superstar. His friendliness -- and skill -- won over Mexican fans long before he became one, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | March 03, 2007