118 Results for jeff long

NASCAR should abandon road racing

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Watching heavy stock cars lumber around precise Infineon this week's a waste, Jerry Bonkowski says.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2004

Nobody's running as well as Johnson

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus are on the same page, and that's why the Hendrick 48 team's flying.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2004

Evernham group rocketing along

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Questions about Ray Evernham's racing operation in light of Bill Elliott's semi-retirement have been answered.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2004

Green still optimistic, but realistic, too

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

It's been a tough season statistically for Jeff Green, but see why he loves his team and plight anyway.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2004

Mergers may be good, but not for all

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

With Robert Yates and Jack Roush rumored to be merging fully soon, what's this mean for little guys?

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2004

Stewart fond of one-off tracks

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Stewart is still seeking his first win of '04. Dover, however, could end that hunt.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2004

Kahne no one-hit wonder

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

While fans are eager for Kasey Kahne to earn his first Cup win, that's really not the point with this young star.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2004

Vickers adjusting to Cup life

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Brian Vickers didn't fly out of the gate as a Nextel Cup rookie. But he's been picking up speed lately.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2004

Junior hasn't tamed home track

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has always wanted to win at Lowe's Motor Speedway. But his home track's been rough.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2004

Smooth rookie covets victory

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Kasey Kahne's having the time of his life as Nextel Cup's top rookie. Now, a victory would top things off.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2004

Earnhardt Jr. leads points; Rusty 13th

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Rusty Wallace looks to add to his Fontana success on Sunday while Little E seeks his first Fontana win.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2004

Spending's never been so costly

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

We've all heard it: NASCAR has gotten too expensive. Maybe so, but some big players insist it's still worth it.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2004

Gordon keeps clocking field

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Everytime he wins at Martinsville, Jeff Gordon gets another grandfather clock. He's after his sixth on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2004

Shelmerdine doing 'what can't be done'

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Kirk Shelmerdine won championships as a crew chief with Dale Earnhardt. Now he's behind the wheel.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2004

Kahne, Gordon fall short of victory

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Some have tabbed Kasey Kahne as the next Jeff Gordon. The two drivers had something in common at Texas.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2004