NASCAR's Heisman would go to JJ
Marty Smith, ESPN.comSure, Jimmie Johnson would have to be the winner of a NASCAR Heisman -- we'll call it the Petty Trophy -- but who else would belong at the banquet?
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009JJ, Brady share common ground
Marty Smith, ESPN.comFrom "Balloon Boy" to three-time defending Cup champ Jimmie Johnson to Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady, Marty Smith's got the NASCAR world -- and beyond -- covered.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009Hendrick does it all … except take credit
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWith his eight Sprint Cup championships and 185 Cup series victories, nothing, it seems, is beyond the grasp of Rick Hendrick. Except, perhaps, taking credit for his empire.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009What's on Marty's mind? Plenty
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarty Smith wants to see driver eliminations during the Chase … the ingredients list for the Martinsville hot dog … and Dale Earnhardt Jr. get more ticked off. What else is on Marty's mind?
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009Is racing for free dedicated enough?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comReed Sorenson and his agent hear the talk, the questions about the driver's desire. How driven is he? Well, he's racing right now for free.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009Hamlin races like his job's in jeopardy
Marty Smith, ESPN.comDenny Hamlin has celebrated a number of achievements during his young Cup career. But standing in Victory Lane at his home track in Richmond isn't one of them.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009Ambrose not hanging head over loss
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarcos Ambrose has little to show for three years of Montreal dominance in the Nationwide Series. He has plenty to be proud of in his rookie year in Sprint Cup, though.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Cancer no match for 'Hoss'
Marty Smith, ESPN.comJoe Karasinski wasn't prepared to hear the three words that changed his life in February 2008: "You have cancer." But the gas man for the No. 99 Ford was prepared to beat it. And he did.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009A change in philosophy means rebirth for McMurray
Marty Smith, ESPN.comJamie McMurray is starting to show the kind of results for Roush Fenway Racing that have been expected of him. How is he accomplishing it? A major change in attitude, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008Franchitti back where he belongs
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThe biggest lesson Dario Franchitti learned from his ill-timed, adversity-filled foray into NASCAR? The 2007 IndyCar Series champ and 500 winner still has plenty to prove.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2009NASCAR has a point to prove
Marty Smith, ESPN.comDon't let the 2008 tire debacle at Indy fool you. The Allstate 400 at the Brickyard is still must-see TV -- especially if you're a Tony Stewart fan.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009Fans react to Mayfield vs. NASCAR
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThe reaction to the Jeremy Mayfield saga keeps roaring along and filling up Marty Smith's inbox.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009Team comes first for Waltrip
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMichael Waltrip still wants to drive. The desire to win is as strong as it's ever been. Then why is he so ready to relinquish his seat in the 55 car?
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Competition's not the problem in Cup
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThere's nothing wrong with the product NASCAR is putting on the racetrack. The Sprint Cup schedule? Now, that's a different story.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009Stewart proving it race after race
Marty Smith, ESPN.comTony Stewart being this good this fast as an owner and driver may be a surprise, but a look behind the scenes shows he's really cut out for this dual role.
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