Felix says: Fewer cars on the track, more automakers in the garage
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comWhen it comes to Felix Sabates, just stand back and listen, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008'07 Chaser Bowyer drawing early comparisons to The Intimidator
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comClint Bowyer was the surprise Chaser in 2007, but he won't be able to sneak up on anybody this year. What's he got up his sleeve?
Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008Loomis says Petty Enterprises will get back to Victory Lane ... quickly
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com...Before hearing about Loomis' prediction, Labonte was already busy singing the praises of Meendering, who was Jeff Gordon's car chief at Hendrick Motorsports last year. Asked if the team's ready to win...
Page | ConversationLogano, 17, doesn't support age restriction in Cup races
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comJoey Logano thinks he's ready for the Sprint Cup despite his age.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2008Top 10 NASCAR seasons
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comESPN.com's Mark Ashenfelter lists the top 10 seasons in NASCAR history.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008Five wins in row would be nice, but Cup title even nicer
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson can become the first driver in NASCAR's modern era to win five straight races. But crew chief Chad Knaus has his eyes on the bigger prize: a second consecutive Cup title.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2007Harvick eyeing title, even if it isn't the one he wants most
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comKevin Harvick has a little bit on his plate this weekend in Phoenix, planning on running all three NASCAR races on the track he knows best, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2007Busch hoping to overtake Bowyer for a 1-2-3 Hendrick finish
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comKyle Busch's parting gift for Rick Hendrick? How about a 1-2-3 HMS sweep in the final Chase standings?
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007Execution -- not bad luck -- cost Burton in 2007 Chase
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comHis Chase dreams are all but dead, but Jeff Burton has an opportunity Sunday to do what no other Cup driver has done: win three times at Texas Motor Speedway.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2007Teammate Gordon stands in way of Johnson's drive to repeat
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson is trying to become the first driver to win back-to-back Cup titles since Jeff Gordon did it in 1997-98. JJ's biggest obstacle? Jeff Gordon.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2007Johnson, Gordon ready for Round 2 at Martinsville
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson held off good friend Jeff Gordon to win the spring race at Martinsville Speedway. But the gloves come off Sunday for Round 2, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2007Just making Chase not good enough for Truex
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comMartin Truex Jr. began the Chase with sky-high expectations. How could things go so wrong so quickly?
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007Bragging rights on line as Cup teams turn to Charlotte
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comThe Chasers turn their attention to racing-rich North Carolina on Saturday for NASCAR's version of a "home game," writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007Slow start in Chase puts Hamlin in spoiler role
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comDenny Hamlin figures his Chase hopes are all but done, even after a fourth-place finish at Talladega. What does that mean for Hamlin on race day? He has nothing to lose, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007All bets are off when Talladega enters the picture
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comA good season can turn bad in a hurry if things go awry at Talladega. The crown jewel of Alabama has a mind of its own, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "jeff gordon" make the list?