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Fans love to hate on Jimmie Johnson

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson is on the cusp of staking claim to being one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, so why isn't he revered? The man who holds that "greatest" title thinks the problem is you.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

No-bump rule frustrates fans, drivers

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR's 11th-hour announcement that it would not tolerate bump drafting in the turns of Sunday's Amp Energy 500 drew widespread criticism in the garage -- and on the Internet.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009

Drafting at Talledega to be monitored

David Newton, ESPN.com

The first and maybe even second, third or fourth car to cross the finish line in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega may not be declared the winner if NASCAR rules an advantage was gained by bump drafting or pushing through the final turn.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009

Aggressive drivers face stiffer scrutiny

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR plans to crack down on aggressive driving and bump drafting, particularly in a two-car breakaway that has become a new phenomenon with the new car, in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

At the end of the day, it's still Talladega

David Newton, ESPN.com

You can decrease horsepower and raise the catch fence, but you can't remove the danger element from Talladega Superspeedway. At the end of the day, it's still Talladega.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Here's your chance to sponsor a Cup car

David Newton

...doing or isn't respected by other drivers. "Now, we don't have Jimmie Johnson or Jeff Gordon or Dale Earnhardt Jr., but we're out there with a car to race." I can...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Halloween at Dega: Enter at own risk

David Newton, ESPN.com

The "big one" at Talladega Superspeedway can be downright frightening. But the real horror show is found in the Dega infield, where creatures lurk and dark thoughts prevail.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Gordon no longer the top dog at HMS

David Newton

MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- As four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon left the podium in the infield media center at Martinsville Speedway on Friday he shrugged his...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009

JJ just a part ... but a very big part

David Newton, ESPN.com

Is Jimmie Johnson a product of the system at Hendrick Motorsports or is the three-time defending Sprint Cup champ just that good? The debate continues ...

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Turning Junior around is Hendrick's job

David Newton, ESPN.com

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is going through the worst stretch of his career. If you believe what Rick Hendrick said when he signed NASCAR's most popular driver in 2007, it's Hendrick's fault -- and now his toughest challenge.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Streaking JJ 'just doing my thing'

David Newton, ESPN.com

Leave it to Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus to blow this Chase wide-open just five races into the 10-race playoff. The 48 team is that good.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009

Hendrick leans toward keeping McGrew

David Newton, ESPN.com

Rick Hendrick is committed to Lance McGrew remaining Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s crew chief for the rest of the Sprint Cup season and appears to be leaning toward keeping them together in 2010.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009

Dale Jr. feels he's at 'end of my rope'

David Newton, ESPN.com

Dale Earnhardt Jr. didn't sound like a driver who was sure Lance McGrew should be his crew chief in 2010. He didn't sound like a driver who was sure about anything: "I'm about to the end of my rope."

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Montoya's dry humor good on a wet day

David Newton, ESPN.com

One of NASCAR's better-kept secrets is Juan Pablo Montoya's sense of humor. From an owner who wants to hit him to his wide-eyed news conference Thursday, it's just what a dreary day needed.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Johnson's quest for No. 4 right on track

David Newton, ESPN.com

...Yeah, they [Johnson's team] have something magical about the final 10 races," Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon said after finishing second to Johnson on Sunday at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. "You...

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