50 Results for jeff george

Gordon's using 2008 to set the table for another title run in 2009

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Absolutely 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, 2008

Tour De Champ

Marty Smith

A broken wrist kept Jimmie Johnson from racing, but it didn't stop him from waving Nascar's flag at the Race of Champions in Paris.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Green Means Go

Ryan McGee

Each throw is an act of defiance. What happens when a Nascar juggernaut joins forces with a baseball superpower? If Roush Fenway racing has its way, it will transform how both sports do business

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

The race may be long and in the middle of nowhere, but Pocono looks good

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Pocono Raceway isn't near much of anything, unless you want a secluded spot for a honeymoon, but the place never looked so good to drivers and fans after last week's Brickyard fiasco, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2008

Martin still sticking to bold prediction he can win Brickyard

David Newton, ESPN.com

Some looked at him like he was crazy, but Mark Martin's prediction last month he could win the Brickyard isn't too far-fetched, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | July 26, 2008

At the Brickyard, it's about the place and not the race

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

The 15th Sprint Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is likely to go down much like the 14 before it. Just remember that the Brickyard is about the place more than the race, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2008

Keeping four stars happy a job Hendrick ready to tackle in 2009

David Newton, ESPN.com

Rick Hendrick's 2009 lineup may be the Dream Team it appears to be. Or maybe balancing the needs of Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mark Martin will be Hendrick's worst nightmare, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008

Lure of a possible Cup championship too strong for Martin to pass up

David Newton, ESPN.com

Michael Jordan couldn't do it. Neither could Joe Montana. Brett Favre? Time will tell. How can an athlete walk away when the passion still burns? Don't ask Mark Martin. He simply can't, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | July 04, 2008

Gordon's not winning, but decent finishes have the 24 in a pretty good spot

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

This time last year Jeff Gordon could do little wrong. Not so in 2008. The 24 car doesn't have a win, but Gordon and the gang are sitting sixth in points -- and primed to make a midseason push, writes Marty Smith.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008

Evernham's less-is-more approach working nicely for Kahne and company

David Newton, ESPN.com

What turned around Kasey Kahne's season? Start by looking at the mechanical genius at Gillett Evernham Motorsports. You remember Ray Evernham, don't you?

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008

With Burton, Bowyer and Harvick in his stable, Childress back on top

Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine

Some claimed the sport had passed by Richard Childress just a few short years ago. With three drivers in the top seven in the Sprint Cup point standings, look at him now, writes Ryan McGee.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008

Back-to-back wins at Lowe's give No. 9 Dodge team confidence boost

David Newton, ESPN.com

What's better than a victory in the Coca-Cola 600? Ask Kasey Kahne, who won Sunday's race at Lowe's Motor Speedway just eight days after pocketing a cool million in the All-Star Challenge.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2008

Looking up and down the Indy grid reveals hidden structure ... a pyramid

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Most years, the Indy 500 looks like a crapshoot, with many drivers looking as if they have the winning stuff. This year? Scott Dixon has it looking like a pyramid game, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008

From contenders to pretenders, 2008 season should be packed with drama

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Who are the IndyCar Series contenders in 2008? Who are the pretenders? John Oreovicz breaks it all down with a driver-by-driver analysis.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008

From Dan to Danica, 2008 campaign won't be lacking in drama

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Will Dan Wheldon do enough in '08 to attract a NASCAR ride in '09? Will Danica Patrick finally get to Victory Lane? John Oreovicz poses these questions and others as he examines the eight drivers to watch in the 2008 IndyCar season.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2008