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Edwards will win title, but wreck at Charlotte means delayed gratification

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

The Busch Series has a new name and a new logo for 2008 as Nationwide Insurance makes its bow. It doesn't matter what it was called in 2007, Carl Edwards was going to win the title from Race 1, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2007

With drivers' title all but a lock, Edwards wants owners' title for Roush

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Carl Edwards isn't going to be happy to just run away with the drivers' title, he wants to make sure he secures the owners' title for Roush Fenway Racing, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007

First-time Kansas winners have little luck repeating

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Kansas Speedway is no place for Busch Series drivers seeking repeat victories. Why? It simply hasn't happened, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007

Wimmer sharing time and accolades with Burton

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Scott Wimmer doesn't have a full-time Busch ride, instead sharing time with Jeff Burton. Wimmer has hardly missed a beat, though, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2007

Series heavyweights welcome return to the Monster Mile

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Carl Edwards and other Busch Series heavyweights didn't have a lot of success at Charlotte. Side-by-side racing on the Monster Mile could be just what they need, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2007

Drivers realize Nashville means great racing

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Nashville is one of the highlights of the Busch Series schedule. Drivers love its long straights and "U" shaped turns, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2007

Burton helping RCR return to glory days

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Jeff Burton made a big decision to help Richard Childress Racing get back to the big time. It's paying off for both, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2006

Cup's second season within season is here

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

It can be argued the Nextel Cups season breaks into three parts. If it does, the second season -- Chasing the Chase -- is here, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2006

Burton leading surprising Childress surge

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Cup veteran Jeff Burton is making the gamble Richard Childress took on him look like a good one, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2006

From the straight to the strange, bets abound in Vegas

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Wanna bet? Vegas sports books are ready to step up to the plate with some offbeat wagers on Sunday's race, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2006

Johnson overcomes odds, late rush to win 500

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500 on Sunday despite losing his crew chief earlier in the week.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2006

These drivers merit watching on Sunday

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Daytona 500 drivers to watch.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2006

DEI, RCR still looking for rhythm five years later

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

A clue to Dale Earnhardt's greatness can be found in the struggles of the two teams he left behind, Rupen Fofaria writes.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2006

Precocious Edwards has Cup title within reach

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

On the strength of back-to-back wins, Carl Edwards is now a real threat to steal the title away from Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2005

Atlanta win leaves Edwards hungry for more

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Carl Edwards is no longer a star in the making. He's already one of the elite, and he just might win a title a lot sooner than anyone had imagined.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2005