Gordon wants to be the man to beat
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comJeff Gordon would like another tight battle with Dale Earnhardt Jr. -- but for a win.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2003Edwards will win title, but wreck at Charlotte means delayed gratification
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comThe Busch Series has a new name and a new logo for 2008 as Nationwide Insurance makes its bow. It doesn't matter what it was called in 2007, Carl Edwards was going to win the title from Race 1, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2007Series heavyweights welcome return to the Monster Mile
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comCarl Edwards and other Busch Series heavyweights didn't have a lot of success at Charlotte. Side-by-side racing on the Monster Mile could be just what they need, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2007Drivers realize Nashville means great racing
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comNashville is one of the highlights of the Busch Series schedule. Drivers love its long straights and "U" shaped turns, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2007Burton helping RCR return to glory days
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comJeff Burton made a big decision to help Richard Childress Racing get back to the big time. It's paying off for both, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2006Rookie Hamlin taking Nextel Cup pressure in stride
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comIf you think rookie Denny Hamlin's feeling pressure to make the Chase, you don't know how hard it was for him to get here, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006Cup's second season within season is here
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comIt can be argued the Nextel Cups season breaks into three parts. If it does, the second season -- Chasing the Chase -- is here, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2006Burton leading surprising Childress surge
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comCup veteran Jeff Burton is making the gamble Richard Childress took on him look like a good one, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2006Drivers hope All-Star race lessons learned
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comThe All-Star race this past weekend taught drivers one important thing: Gearing up for long runs at Lowe's will be tricky, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2006Making the Chase is the easy part for Johnson
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comJimmie Johnson has made the Chase with ease the past two seasons. It's getting the title he's still working on, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2006Richmond a special place for drivers and fans
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comMaybe it's a driver's track. Maybe it's a fan's track. Richmond just so happens to be the best of both, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2006Falling behind early can have serious consequences
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comIs it too early to talk about the points standings? Maybe, but there's reason for concern if you're already way behind, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2006OT finishes, aggressive tactics go hand in hand
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comOvertime finishes this Nextel Cup season have led to excitement. Maybe a little too much excitement, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2006From the straight to the strange, bets abound in Vegas
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comWanna bet? Vegas sports books are ready to step up to the plate with some offbeat wagers on Sunday's race, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2006Vickers says Daytona start a measure of where team is
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comBrian Vickers got off to a good start at Daytona and is confident his current slide can be overcome, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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