Regan Smith has rookie of the year trophy, but no driving job for 2009
David Newton, ESPN.comWinning the Sprint Cup rookie of the year award was a dream come true for Regan Smith. Being unemployed? That wasn't part of the plan, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Where Johnson ends up among NASCAR greats yet to be determined
David Newton, ESPN.comJust where does three-time champion Jimmie Johnson fit in with the all-time greats of NASCAR? The sky's the limit, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008Eye for talent, business savvy propel Hendrick to the top of his game
David Newton, ESPN.comThe accomplishments keep piling up for team owner Rick Hendrick. With eight Cup championships to his credit, he's among the most successful owners in NASCAR history, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008It's a wrap: Edwards wins race, but JJ locks up third straight Cup title
David Newton, ESPN.comHomestead blog Sunday
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008Chase championship still JJ's to lose ... and he still could lose it
David Newton, ESPN.comThink Jimmie Johnson is a lock to win his third straight Cup title? In the wild and wacky world of NASCAR, anything can happen, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008JJ and Carl put on a nice show in Miami on Thursday, way too nice
David Newton, ESPN.comTwo drivers have a chance to finish on top at Homestead on Sunday. David Newton wonders if Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards have to be so darn nice about it.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Get a tire on board? I guess someone's tried
David Newton...made it through security in Indianapolis earlier this season with a bowling pin won at a Jeff Gordon charity tournament, although there were questions about whether it could be used as a weapon. Anyway...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2008Chase for the Sprint Cup full steam ahead at Phoenix Int'l Raceway
David Newton, ESPN.comPhoenix blog Sunday.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008Roush a team owner, part-time gambler and an everyman's man
David Newton, ESPN.comThink Jack Roush was confident Carl Edwards had enough fuel to finish Sunday's race at Texas? Then you don't know Jack Roush, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008Evernham says plans are in works to buy out most of remaining interest in GEM
David Newton, ESPN.comRay Evernham's minority ownership will be reduced to almost nothing as plans are in the works to buy out most of his remaining 20 percent interest in the organization he formed in 2001.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008Don't bet on it? Vegas has spoken, and JJ will be your champion
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson is the Sprint Cup champion. OK, it hasn't actually happened yet, but Las Vegas oddsmakers are so confident, they've taken the championship proposition off the board, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008Which drivers intimidate now? Nobody's Earnhardt, but there are scary ones
David Newton, ESPN.comScary drivers in NASCAR? Goes with the territory. And though there is no Intimidator these days, there are plenty of drivers -- and for different reasons -- you would hate to see in the rearview, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008Forget about JJ: The real Chase battle is for second place
David Newton, ESPN.comKnow what you get when you take Jimmie Johnson out of the Chase equation? One heckuva race for the Sprint Cup title, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008Why watch Atlanta? The drivers can tell you it's worth it
David Newton, ESPN.comThe World Series is on, and so are a bunch of NFL games. Why watch Sunday's Cup race at Atlanta? We'll let the drivers make their case, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008Just so there's no misunderstandings, Edwards far from giving up
David Newton, ESPN.comCarl Edwards believes he's misunderstood, and so do a lot of the people around him. Things that aren't in question? His relentless drive for success and his sincerity when he says he still has a shot at the title, writes David Newton.
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