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Indianapolis 500 | May 24, 2009 | Speedway, IN

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Is NASCAR ready to weather storm?

David Newton, ESPN.com

Flash back to 1994: NASCAR was growing, but Indy racing was king. Look at today, when Indy racing is in tatters and NASCAR is at a crossroads, wondering how not to suffer Indy racing's fate.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009

Montoya showing patience and results

David Newton, ESPN.com

Patience 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

Results-driven Ganassi on edge as Cup teams fail to produce

David Newton, ESPN.com

If Juan Pablo Montoya and Chip Ganassi appear a little frustrated, it's because they are. But Sunday's Cup race at Infineon Raceway could be just what the doctor ordered, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2008

Indy spectacle not the only must-see show on Sunday

David Newton, ESPN.com

We know there's a big race happening Sunday at Indy, but there's a pretty good show on tap in Charlotte, too, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008

Stewart models his entire career after childhood hero A.J. Foyt

David Newton, ESPN.com

The No. 1 driver of all time? That's an easy one for Tony Stewart. A.J. Foyt wins that title, hands down, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2008

NASCAR still searching for its Danica Patrick

David Newton, ESPN.com

Danica Patrick's historic victory in Japan last week was a major triumph for the publicity-starved IndyCar Series. If only NASCAR could discover its version of Danica, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008

Hornish lands spot in top 35; McMurray, Blaney, Franchitti and Petty out

David Newton, ESPN.com

...as winning the Indianapolis 500, but Sunday's 29th-place finish at Bristol Motor Speedway was a victory of sorts for Sam Hornish Jr. The finish moved the 2006 Indy 500 winner up one...

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A new season upon us as Daytona testing set to begin

David Newton, ESPN.com

OK, offseason's over. That's right race fans, testing at Daytona begins Monday and David Newton has five things worth watching when the fun begins.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008

Dancin' fool Castroneves steals NASCAR's thunder

David Newton, ESPN.com

Newly crowned Cup champion Jimmie Johnson is one heckuva race car driver, but he is no Helio Castroneves -- on the dance floor or off. Too bad, writes David Newton, because NASCAR could use a jolt of personality.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007

Chase puts contending crew chiefs on center stage

David Newton, ESPN.com

Pressure? The crew chiefs for the 12 Chasers are feeling a ton, and it doesn't get any easier Sunday at Talladega, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2007

Ganassi takes global approach with new teammates Montoya, Franchitti

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR the American dream? It's taken on a far more international appeal with the addition of Dario Franchitti to the Chip Ganassi Racing stable, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2007

Plenty saw stardom for Montoya, even after run-in with Pruett

David Newton, ESPN.com

Juan Pablo Montoya and Scott Pruett are friends again after their Mexico City dustup. Surprising? Not when you figure Montoya succeeds at nearly everything, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2007

Montoya nearly pulls off impossible at the Brickyard

David Newton, ESPN.com

Juan Pablo Montoya made headlines by winning the 2000 Indy 500. Seven years later, he almost won again at the historic track -- but this time in a stock car, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2007

Danger lurking in Johnson's rearview

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson got taken out at Texas. It could happen again at Phoenix. Which drivers should the three-time defending champ try to avoid?

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Danica double would be a boon for Marcus Smith

David Newton

...the double -- the Saturday Nationwide race and Sunday Indianapolis 500 instead of the Sprint Cup race and 500 all on Sunday -- in May at LMS. He...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009