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Edwards hoping to derail Bowyer in series finale at Homestead-Miami

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

In Clint Bowyer's eyes, Carl Edwards is a dangerous man. The defending Nationwide Series champ has nothing to lose and the points leader squarely in his sights, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Felix says: Fewer cars on the track, more automakers in the garage

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

When it comes to Felix Sabates, just stand back and listen, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008

Road course weary? Ambrose welcomes chance to turn left and right

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

More NASCAR drivers than not fear the dreaded road course. Not Marcos Ambrose, who feels right at home when he's turning both left and right, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

New engine program the wild card as Nationwide turns to California

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

The restrictor plates are gone, Daytona is in the rearview mirror and the Nationwide Series starts for real this weekend at California Speedway, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008

The Nationwide Series likely to come down to some usual suspects

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

It should be an exciting season of change on many levels in the Nationwide Series, but the title still is likely to be in the hands of a Cup driver when it's over, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008

'07 Chaser Bowyer drawing early comparisons to The Intimidator

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Clint Bowyer was the surprise Chaser in 2007, but he won't be able to sneak up on anybody this year. What's he got up his sleeve?

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008

Part-time ride for Leicht better than no ride at all

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

A part-time ride in the Nationwide Series is better than no ride at all if you're rising star Stephen Leicht, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008

Loomis says Petty Enterprises will get back to Victory Lane ... quickly

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

...year's first eight races. Loomis believes the combination of driver Bobby Labonte and new crew chief Jeff Meendering will hit the ground running. He feels the team has the handle on the "new car...

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Top 10 NASCAR seasons

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

ESPN.com's Mark Ashenfelter lists the top 10 seasons in NASCAR history.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008

Execution -- not bad luck -- cost Burton in 2007 Chase

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

His Chase dreams are all but dead, but Jeff Burton has an opportunity Sunday to do what no other Cup driver has done: win three times at Texas Motor Speedway.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2007

Just making Chase not good enough for Truex

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Martin Truex Jr. began the Chase with sky-high expectations. How could things go so wrong so quickly?

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007

Kansas track presents different challenges despite cookie-cutter moniker

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

It may be a so-called "cookie-cutter" track on paper, but Kansas Speedway presents special challenges for Sunday's Chase racers, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007

Chase mainstay Kenseth still chasing first playoff win

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

He's not flashy, but he's consistent. And consistency is why Matt Kenseth has locked up a Chase spot every year since the new playoff format came to life in 2004, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2007

Drivers amped up for annual night race at Bristol

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Bristol Motor Speedway has a new concrete surface. But make no mistake -- there'll be a whole lotta banging going on in Friday night's Busch race, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007

Keselowski hoping to impress star-studded field at Michigan

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Brad Keselowski gets another chance to impress car owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. in Saturday's Busch Series race at Michigan, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2007