Gordon'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, 2008Tour De Champ
Marty SmithA 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, 2008Green Means Go
Ryan McGeeEach 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, 2008The race may be long and in the middle of nowhere, but Pocono looks good
Terry Blount, ESPN.comPocono 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, 2008Martin still sticking to bold prediction he can win Brickyard
David Newton, ESPN.comSome 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, 2008At the Brickyard, it's about the place and not the race
Terry Blount, ESPN.comThe 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, 2008Keeping four stars happy a job Hendrick ready to tackle in 2009
David Newton, ESPN.comRick 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, 2008Lure of a possible Cup championship too strong for Martin to pass up
David Newton, ESPN.comMichael 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, 2008Gordon's not winning, but decent finishes have the 24 in a pretty good spot
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThis 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, 2008Evernham's less-is-more approach working nicely for Kahne and company
David Newton, ESPN.comWhat 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, 2008With Burton, Bowyer and Harvick in his stable, Childress back on top
Ryan McGee, ESPN The MagazineSome 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, 2008Back-to-back wins at Lowe's give No. 9 Dodge team confidence boost
David Newton, ESPN.comWhat'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, 2008Looking up and down the Indy grid reveals hidden structure ... a pyramid
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comMost 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, 2008From contenders to pretenders, 2008 season should be packed with drama
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comWho 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, 2008From Dan to Danica, 2008 campaign won't be lacking in drama
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comWill 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.
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