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It's not easy being Mr. Popular
Marty Smith, ESPN.comYou want drama? Spend a weekend with Dale Earnhardt Jr. The most popular driver in NASCAR is walking, breathing drama -- whether he likes it or not.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009Darlington should be like Augusta
Marty Smith, ESPN.comGolf 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, 2009Bottom line: We love a dominator
Marty Smith, ESPN.comGolf has Tiger Woods. Tennis has Rafael Nadal. Would having a dominant driver -- say, Kyle Busch -- be so bad for NASCAR? Hardly.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009Johnson a champ on and off track
Marty Smith, ESPN.comAsk around and people will tell you Jimmie Johnson is the real deal, whether it's on the track as a three-time Cup champion or off it as a longtime friend, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009Gordon's using 2008 to set the table for another title run in 2009
Marty Smith, ESPN.comAbsolutely nothing. Sure, the new car has given the four-time Cup champ fits at times, but Jeff Gordon is still one of the top drivers in the Cup garage, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Tour De Champ
Marty SmithA broken wrist kept Jimmie Johnson from racing, but it didn't stop him from waving Nascar's flag at the Race of Champions in Paris.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008The Carl & Kyle Show at Bristol exactly what NASCAR needs these days
Marty Smith, ESPN.comPenalize Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch for their postrace dust-up at Bristol? Hardly. Edwards and Busch gave NASCAR Nation exactly what it needs, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008Sadler swallows pride, realizes this old dog needs to learn new tricks
Marty Smith, ESPN.comElliott Sadler looked in the mirror and asked himself, "How can I get better?" He shook off his macho pride and altered his driving style to better suit his equipment. The result? He's a contender again, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008Re-signing of Truex critical to future health of Dale Earnhardt Inc.
Marty Smith, ESPN.comShould Martin Truex Jr. re-sign with Dale Earnhardt Inc. or should he test the free-agent market? One thing is certain: If he leaves his current employer, DEI is in big trouble, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2008Martinsville: Not a lot of bells and whistles ... but great side-by-side racin'
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarty Smith likens Martinsville Speedway to the pale, skinny kid who loses his Fruit of the Looms every day to a bully's wedgie. How can it compete with destination tracks at The Strip and The Beach? With great racing.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008High-dollar Cup Series putting the squeeze on low-budget race teams
Marty Smith, ESPN.comSuccess breeds stability in the world of Sprint Cup racing. Without wins and championships -- or a guy named Dale Jr. in your drivers' stable -- good fortune can turn in a hurry, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2008Junior's early arrival at Daytona shows renewed vigor, dedication
Marty Smith, ESPN.comDale Earnhardt Jr.'s decision to show up a week early at Daytona testing said plenty about NASCAR's most popular driver, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2008Doug Yates forging his own way without Dad by his side
Marty Smith, ESPN.comForgive Doug Yates for feeling a little restless as NASCAR braces for 2008. For the first time in his life, he doesn't have dear ol' Dad calling the shots, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008Dolphins execs interested in luring Race of Champions to Miami
Marty Smith, ESPN.comHometown fans at Dolphin Stadium haven't had a lot to cheer for in 2007. Would that change if Dolphins execs successfully lured the Race of Champions to Miami? It couldn't hurt, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2007It's not the Super Bowl, but Chase finale still a pretty good draw
Marty Smith, ESPN.comIt's not the Super Bowl, but the Chase finale is still a pretty good draw at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2007EDITOR'S PICKS
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