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Edwards hoping to derail Bowyer in series finale at Homestead-Miami

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

In Clint Bowyer's eyes, Carl Edwards is a dangerous man. The defending Nationwide Series champ has nothing to lose and the points leader squarely in his sights, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

2008 has been 'a gut-check year' for Burton's Nationwide program

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Jeff Burton is used to winning in the Nationwide Series. So why is he having such a hard time in 2008? Joe Gibbs Racing has something to do with it, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Kansan Bowyer, Missourian Edwards looking forward to border brawl

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Sure, the Nationwide Series title is Clint Bowyer's to lose, but there's something more at stake Saturday at Kansas Speedway. Bowyer wants to win at his home-state track, and beat Missourian -- and his nearest title competitor -- Carl Edwards in the process, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

Road course weary? Ambrose welcomes chance to turn left and right

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

More NASCAR drivers than not fear the dreaded road course. Not Marcos Ambrose, who feels right at home when he's turning both left and right, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

Stewart back in the hottest car in the Nationwide Series

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Tony Stewart has a way of winning when controversy surrounds him. The No. 20 has a way of winning in the Nationwide Series just about every race. Those two forces will converge at Chicagoland Speedway on Friday, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008

Nationwide Series gets a boost from fresh blood in Victory Lane

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

...Smith/Getty Images Scott Wimmer, left, brought the No. 29 Nationwide Series entry he shares with Jeff Burton home a winner. On the bright side, a driver focusing solely on the Nationwide Series wound...

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Burton targets third straight Nationwide victory at Atlanta

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

A third straight trip to Victory Lane for Jeff Burton in the Nationwide Series race at Atlanta? Not if Kyle Busch has his way, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008

Kyle Busch rolled the dice in Vegas, but Burton hit the jackpot

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Jeff Burton needed a last-lap miracle to beat Kyle Busch the last time the Nationwide Series stopped in Las Vegas. Will Burton hit the jackpot again in 2008?

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008

New engine program the wild card as Nationwide turns to California

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

The restrictor plates are gone, Daytona is in the rearview mirror and the Nationwide Series starts for real this weekend at California Speedway, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008

The Nationwide Series likely to come down to some usual suspects

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

It should be an exciting season of change on many levels in the Nationwide Series, but the title still is likely to be in the hands of a Cup driver when it's over, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008

'07 Chaser Bowyer drawing early comparisons to The Intimidator

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Clint Bowyer was the surprise Chaser in 2007, but he won't be able to sneak up on anybody this year. What's he got up his sleeve?

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008

Part-time ride for Leicht better than no ride at all

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

A part-time ride in the Nationwide Series is better than no ride at all if you're rising star Stephen Leicht, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008

Execution -- not bad luck -- cost Burton in 2007 Chase

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

His Chase dreams are all but dead, but Jeff Burton has an opportunity Sunday to do what no other Cup driver has done: win three times at Texas Motor Speedway.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2007

Bragging rights on line as Cup teams turn to Charlotte

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

The Chasers turn their attention to racing-rich North Carolina on Saturday for NASCAR's version of a "home game," writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007

Slow start in Chase puts Hamlin in spoiler role

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Denny Hamlin figures his Chase hopes are all but done, even after a fourth-place finish at Talladega. What does that mean for Hamlin on race day? He has nothing to lose, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007