Knaus: 'This is my time'
David Newton, ESPN.comChad Knaus is on track to become one of the greatest crew chiefs of all time, perhaps the greatest. One thing we know for sure: He already is the most committed.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Believe it or not, JJ not done yet
David Newton, ESPN.comEven with four straight Sprint Cup titles in tow, it's too early to anoint Jimmie Johnson as the best driver in NASCAR history. And if he wins a fifth? Well, all bets are off.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Mr. H in rarefied air with nine Cup titles
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson winning a fourth straight title is a great story. So is Mark Martin winning his first at age 50. But lost in the shuffle could be the best story of all: Rick Hendrick.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Want Air Johnsons? You're outta luck
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, 2009Junior keeping McGrew, but lacking excitement
David Newton...to improve the shop. Getting Earnhardt to match that enthusiasm and excitement actually might be McGrew's greatest challenge. Even Earnhardt admitted the team needed an attitude adjustment, "showing up feeling like you're the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 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, 2009Turning Junior around is Hendrick's job
David Newton, ESPN.comDale Earnhardt Jr. is going through the worst stretch of his career. If you believe what Rick Hendrick said when he signed NASCAR's most popular driver in 2007, it's Hendrick's fault -- and now his toughest challenge.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Streaking JJ 'just doing my thing'
David Newton, ESPN.comLeave it to Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus to blow this Chase wide-open just five races into the 10-race playoff. The 48 team is that good.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 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, 2009Pushing the envelope is what good crew chiefs do
David Newton...be Johnson's crew chief, Chad Knaus. Knaus has been referred to as one of NASCAR's greatest innovators. He's right there with his mentor, Ray Evernham, who pushed the gray area so far...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 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, 2009Talent alone doesn't guarantee Cup ride
David Newton, ESPN.comWith five wins in five races, 51-year-old Truck series star Ron Hornaday Jr. is hands down the hottest driver in NASCAR. So why isn't he driving a Cup car?
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009Kyle Busch struggling, and not sure why
David Newton, ESPN.comKyle Busch has had a string of bad races, and Indy showed little improvement. How bad? The driver who dominated the Cup series a season ago is now scrambling to make the Chase.
Story | Conversation | July 26, 2009Newman the forgotten Indiana son
David Newton, ESPN.comJeff Gordon and Tony Stewart are hailed as hometown heroes. But don't forget about Ryan Newman, Indiana's forgotten son who's having his best season in years.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009Mayfield aims for Chicago return
David Newton, ESPN.comJeremy Mayfield said Saturday he is doing "everything in our power'" to bring his No. 41 Sprint Cup team to Chicagoland Speedway next week.
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