Mr. H in rarefied air with nine Cup titles
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson winning a fourth straight title is a great story. So is Mark Martin winning his first at age 50. But lost in the shuffle could be the best story of all: Rick Hendrick.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Is NASCAR ready to weather storm?
David Newton, ESPN.comFlash back to 1994: NASCAR was growing, but Indy racing was king. Look at today, when Indy racing is in tatters and NASCAR is at a crossroads, wondering how not to suffer Indy racing's fate.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009Grassroots racin' alive and well
David Newton, ESPN.comWho needs Daytona? Give "retired" racer Ray Evernham a three-eighths-mile dirt track nestled in the hills of Lincoln County, N.C., and watch him soar.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009Martin, Newman headlining those sweating out top 35
David Newton, ESPN.com(AP Photo/Darryl Graham) The first four races of the season aren't exactly working out as Ryan Newman -- or his boss Tony Stewart -- envisioned. ...
Page | ConversationHanding out some deserving awards on Oscars weekend
David Newton, ESPN.comAP Photo/Will Lester Jeff Gordon, behind Matt Kenseth here in the closing laps, thought he had enough to win the race...
Page | ConversationEvernham: Home's where the heart is
David Newton, ESPN.comMeet the new Ray Evernham. The team consultant/TV analyst/dirt-track owner/husband-to-be isn't prepping race cars for the Daytona 500 for the first time in two decades. And he's enjoying every minute of it.
Story | Conversation | January 27, 2009Sources: Petty Enterprises, GEM remain in merger talks
David Newton, ESPN.comPetty Enterprises remains in discussions with Gillett Evernham Motorsports to merge into a four-car operation, sources told ESPN.com on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008Evernham finalizes deal to purchase East Lincoln Speedway
David Newton, ESPN.comRay Evernham, who is in the process of selling his remaining stock in Gillett Evernham Motorsports, on Tuesday finalized a deal to purchase East Lincoln Speedway.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2008With sponsors harder to convince, teams having to get creative
David Newton, ESPN.comWith money and sponsorship strains showing up across NASCAR, teams are getting creative and evaluating costs to stay on the track, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008The Bubbas could be NASCAR's version of the Oscars, don't you think?
David Newton, ESPN.comRed carpet divas will be absent from Sunday's Auto Club 500 at the track formerly known as California Speedway. That doesn't mean Fontana will be lacking in star power, writes David Newton.
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