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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, 2009Halloween at Dega: Enter at own risk
David Newton, ESPN.comThe "big one" at Talladega Superspeedway can be downright frightening. But the real horror show is found in the Dega infield, where creatures lurk and dark thoughts prevail.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009JJ just a part ... but a very big part
David Newton, ESPN.comIs Jimmie Johnson a product of the system at Hendrick Motorsports or is the three-time defending Sprint Cup champ just that good? The debate continues ...
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009Martin wouldn't change his tough days
David Newton, ESPN.comMark Martin was a racer and a drinker. And he was all-in at both. But dropping the drinker description more than 20 years ago made him a real winner, on and off the track.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009There's still time for the winless 99
David Newton, ESPN.comHis right foot is broken, but his spirit is not. Vows struggling Carl Edwards, the consensus preseason favorite to win the 2009 Sprint Cup title: "We don't ever quit."
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009It's Johnson's title to lose
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson still trails Mark Martin in the Chase standings, but the defending three-time Cup champ has all the momentum after his fifth win in 16 races at the Monster Mile.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 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, 2009Plate racing + new car = fantastic finish
David Newton, ESPN.comWho's to blame for the last-lap dustup between Tony Stewart and Kyle Busch on Saturday night at Daytona? No one. It's just restrictor-plate racing at its best ... or worst.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2009Good for RPM, great for NASCAR
David Newton, ESPN.comThe coolest part of Kasey Kahne's Cup series win at Infineon Raceway? Seeing Richard Petty back in Victory Lane.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009Montoya showing patience and results
David Newton, ESPN.comPatience may be a virtue, but it hasn't always been Juan Pablo Montoya's strong suit. But 2009 may be a different story, and results on the track appear to show it.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009'84 win kick-started Hendrick dynasty
David Newton, ESPN.comWhere would Hendrick Motorsports be today had Geoff Bodine not driven the No. 5 to its maiden victory at Martinsville 25 years ago? Says Rick Hendrick himself: "[It] probably would not be here today."
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009Johnson's powers elude him at Bristol
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson sometimes appears invincible behind the wheel, but even Superman had his kryptonite. What's JJ's? Bristol Motor Speedway.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009Tire testing helps alleviate guesswork
David Newton, ESPN.comBuilding tires for Sprint Cup race cars isn't exactly rocket science. But there's a lot more science involved than you might think. And it starts with testing.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Five drivers to watch in 2009
David Newton, ESPN.comDavid Newton's drivers to watch in 2009? His list includes a three-time defending champ, a 50-year-old with butterflies and an 18-year-old phenom with sky-high potential.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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