Daytona 500

Daytona 500

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

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Waltrip wants to drive Nationwide

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Michael Waltrip told ESPN.com Saturday that his 2010 Sprint Cup schedule remains uncertain, and is contingent on sponsorship.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009

Ambrose not hanging head over loss

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Marcos Ambrose has little to show for three years of Montreal dominance in the Nationwide Series. He has plenty to be proud of in his rookie year in Sprint Cup, though.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Team comes first for Waltrip

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Michael Waltrip still wants to drive. The desire to win is as strong as it's ever been. Then why is he so ready to relinquish his seat in the 55 car?

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009

How about new man Newman?

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

It's a real random six this go around, but Ryan Newman, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart, Michael Waltrip and the car business stands out this week.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009

Competition's not the problem in Cup

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

There's nothing wrong with the product NASCAR is putting on the racetrack. The Sprint Cup schedule? Now, that's a different story.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009

Darlington should be like Augusta

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Golf has Augusta National. NASCAR has Darlington. Where would you rather spend a relaxing weekend? That's what we figured. It's high time the Lady in Black get a makeover.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009

What's next for Keselowski?

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Brad Keselowski did one heckuva job at Talladega, but don't get too carried away with the youngster's first Cup win. We all know Talladega is a racetrack like no other.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2009

So, here's a thought ... or 12

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Have you noticed the cheers for Jimmie Johnson during driver intros? Will Dale Earnhardt Jr. make the Chase? Your mind can wander during an eight-hour flight delay, and Marty Smith's mind was on many things.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009

Teams to swap crews, chiefs

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

In a move to upgrade performance, Richard Childress Racing will swap crews and crew chiefs between Kevin Harvick's No. 29 team and Casey Mears' No. 07 team.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009

In death, fan offers hope to others

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Wayne Guttormson dreamed of making it to the Daytona 500. He never did, but it's his family's dream to make sure others do in his honor.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009

Fast start huge boost for other Busch

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Remember Kurt Busch? You know, the 2004 Sprint Cup champ who vanished off the NASCAR planet in 2008? Well, he's back.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009

A big Daytona letdown?

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Did fans get their money's worth from the Daytona 500? The Six seems a tad skeptical, but NASCAR made the right call, writes Marty Smith.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2009

Stewart has something to prove

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Will Tony Stewart be ready for the challenge of being an owner and driver? He believes -- with a solid foundation under him and Ryan Newman behind the wheel of Stewart-Haas Racing's second car -- he is, writes Marty Smith.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2009

Let the drama begin ...

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

From Tony Stewart's first stab at being both an owner and a driver to JJ's quest for a fourth straight championship, the 2009 Sprint Cup season won't be lacking in intriguing story lines.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009

JJ cuts finger prior to final Rolex 24 stint

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Three-time defending Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson required stitches to close a gash to the middle finger on his left hand.

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2009