73 Results for jeff long

A change in philosophy means rebirth for McMurray

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Jamie 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, 2008

Gordon's using 2008 to set the table for another title run in 2009

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Absolutely 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, 2008

Don't look for Chevy to leave, just do things a little differently

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

The wobbling economy has people wondering how long GM, and Chevy, specifically, will stay in NASCAR. Fear not, writes Marty Smith.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008

Edwards, Harvick involved in garage altercation, witnesses say

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Sprint 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, 2008

Tour De Champ

Marty Smith

A 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, 2008

You kiddin' me? Petty and Newman in the same room?

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

What happened when Richard Petty walked into a room and started talking racin' with Paul Newman? Magic, writes Marty Smith.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

Loudon aftermath formally introduced Hendrick to The Junior Factor

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

It'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, 2008

Rest assured, drivers march to the beat of their own drum -- not NASCAR's

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

NASCAR 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, 2008

The Carl & Kyle Show at Bristol exactly what NASCAR needs these days

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Penalize 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, 2008

Is 12 drivers in the Chase evolution or dilution?

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Does 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, 2008

Dale Jr. not throwing Tony Jr. under the bus anytime soon

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Of 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, 2008

Young Donovan's birthday party offers much to celebrate

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

What 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, 2008

Gordon's not winning, but decent finishes have the 24 in a pretty good spot

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

This 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, 2008

Junior used Keselowski's victory to get back in touch with that winning feeling

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

It 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, 2008

Re-signing of Truex critical to future health of Dale Earnhardt Inc.

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Should 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.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2008