Is JJ the best NASCAR driver ever?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comRichard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and David Pearson are widely regarded as the best drivers in NASCAR history. Jimmie Johnson, writes Marty Smith, just may be the best ever.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009Hendrick does it all … except take credit
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWith his eight Sprint Cup championships and 185 Cup series victories, nothing, it seems, is beyond the grasp of Rick Hendrick. Except, perhaps, taking credit for his empire.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009What's on Marty's mind? Plenty
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarty Smith wants to see driver eliminations during the Chase … the ingredients list for the Martinsville hot dog … and Dale Earnhardt Jr. get more ticked off. What else is on Marty's mind?
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009Ambrose not hanging head over loss
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarcos Ambrose has little to show for three years of Montreal dominance in the Nationwide Series. He has plenty to be proud of in his rookie year in Sprint Cup, though.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009A change in philosophy means rebirth for McMurray
Marty Smith, ESPN.comJamie McMurray is starting to show the kind of results for Roush Fenway Racing that have been expected of him. How is he accomplishing it? A major change in attitude, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008Fans react to Mayfield vs. NASCAR
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThe reaction to the Jeremy Mayfield saga keeps roaring along and filling up Marty Smith's inbox.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009Competition's not the problem in Cup
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThere's nothing wrong with the product NASCAR is putting on the racetrack. The Sprint Cup schedule? Now, that's a different story.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 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, 2009Burton behind changes to teams
Marty Smith, ESPN.comTimes have changed, but NASCAR hasn't really changed with them. Add Jeff Burton to the list that says it's time to look at a franchise model to protect the sport.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009Ownership hat fits Harvick
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWho is that guy driving the No. 29 Chevrolet? Meet the new Kevin Harvick. He's happier, more mature … and he can still drive the wheels off a race car.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009If there's no Big Three bailout, what will become of NASCAR?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarty Smith is no financial expert, but common sense tells him that Detroit's auto industry needs a hand from Washington. Without it, he writes, both America and NASCAR will be worse for the wear.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2008Cale passes the torch to Jimmie
Marty Smith...the need to support the domestic auto manufacturers. "Chevrolet has supported us for a long time," Jeff Burton said. "It's time we supported them." Burton issued another stark reminder to the crowd. "We...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2008Gordon'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, 2008You kiddin' me? Petty and Newman in the same room?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWhat happened when Richard Petty walked into a room and started talking racin' with Paul Newman? Magic, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008Rest assured, drivers march to the beat of their own drum -- not NASCAR's
Marty Smith, ESPN.comNASCAR has been called a lot of things ... but the master puppeteer? The governing body may offer suggestions to its drivers, but it's not pulling their strings, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS
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