A 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, 2008Gordon's using 2008 to set the table for another title run in 2009
Marty Smith, ESPN.comAbsolutely nothing. Sure, the new car has given the four-time Cup champ fits at times, but Jeff Gordon is still one of the top drivers in the Cup garage, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Don't look for Chevy to leave, just do things a little differently
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThe wobbling economy has people wondering how long GM, and Chevy, specifically, will stay in NASCAR. Fear not, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008Edwards, Harvick involved in garage altercation, witnesses say
Marty Smith, ESPN.comSprint Cup drivers Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick were involved in an altercation Thursday in the Nationwide Series garage at Lowe's Motor Speedway, multiple witnesses confirmed.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008Tour De Champ
Marty SmithA broken wrist kept Jimmie Johnson from racing, but it didn't stop him from waving Nascar's flag at the Race of Champions in Paris.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008You kiddin' me? Petty and Newman in the same room?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWhat happened when Richard Petty walked into a room and started talking racin' with Paul Newman? Magic, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008Loudon aftermath formally introduced Hendrick to The Junior Factor
Marty Smith, ESPN.comIt's a wonderful thing to be aboard the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Express. That is, if you don't mind living in a fishbowl, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008Rest assured, drivers march to the beat of their own drum -- not NASCAR's
Marty Smith, ESPN.comNASCAR has been called a lot of things ... but the master puppeteer? The governing body may offer suggestions to its drivers, but it's not pulling their strings, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008The Carl & Kyle Show at Bristol exactly what NASCAR needs these days
Marty Smith, ESPN.comPenalize Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch for their postrace dust-up at Bristol? Hardly. Edwards and Busch gave NASCAR Nation exactly what it needs, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008Is 12 drivers in the Chase evolution or dilution?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comDoes having 12 drivers in the Chase dilute the field? What do a 25-year-old Alabama song, Bristol Chaseology and Scott Riggs have in common? Marty Smith has some ideas.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008Dale Jr. not throwing Tony Jr. under the bus anytime soon
Marty Smith, ESPN.comOf course Dale Earnhardt Jr. was frustrated by a bad call at Watkins Glen. It doesn't mean he's going to Monday Morning Crew Chief his man Tony Eury Jr., writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008Young Donovan's birthday party offers much to celebrate
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWhat does any 5-year-old boy want for his birthday? Donovan Burns didn't want toys. Instead, he asked his friends to bring donation checks made out to the Dale Jr. Foundation, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008Gordon's not winning, but decent finishes have the 24 in a pretty good spot
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThis time last year Jeff Gordon could do little wrong. Not so in 2008. The 24 car doesn't have a win, but Gordon and the gang are sitting sixth in points -- and primed to make a midseason push, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008Junior used Keselowski's victory to get back in touch with that winning feeling
Marty Smith, ESPN.comIt took a victory from his Nationwide Series driver to remind Dale Earnhardt Jr. what he was really missing. So where does Sunday's victory rank for Junior's career? Marty Smith writes it's pretty high up there.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008Re-signing of Truex critical to future health of Dale Earnhardt Inc.
Marty Smith, ESPN.comShould Martin Truex Jr. re-sign with Dale Earnhardt Inc. or should he test the free-agent market? One thing is certain: If he leaves his current employer, DEI is in big trouble, writes Marty Smith.
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