Struggling Mayfield insists on staying upbeat
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comJeremy Mayfield is awfully upbeat for a driver sitting 34th in points and almost mathematically eliminated from Chase contention, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2006Riggs making up ground in a hurry
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comScott Riggs missed the Daytona 500, but he and his team still haven't given up on making The Chase, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2006Mayfield looking to begin rebound in Texas
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comJeremy Mayfield is staying upbeat despite a season quickly unraveling as he heads to the Texas race, writes Rupen Fofaria.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2006Drivers still concerned, but bumping down in Duels
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comThere's been plenty of talk about bump drafting, but if Thursday's Duels are any indication, it might not be a problem at the Daytona 500.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006Evernham still looking for consistent formula
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comIt's not easy being a crew chief for Ray Evernham, who's looking to reinvent the way his teams are structured.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2006Stewart sees no need to change approach
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comIn Phoenix, Tony Stewart will follow the same strategy he's used all along. If he doesn't have the car to win, he won't force the issue.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2005Precocious Edwards has Cup title within reach
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comOn the strength of back-to-back wins, Carl Edwards is now a real threat to steal the title away from Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2005Chasers want to survive first, win second
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comSure, every Chase driver wants to win Sunday's race. But avoiding trouble and having a solid points day are the bigger priorities.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2005Atlanta narrows Chase field to seven
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comAfter a rough day in Atlanta, three Chase drivers are now faced with the prospect of riding out the string knowing the title is out of their reach.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2005Expect Chasers to set the pace in Atlanta
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comTony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson have emerged as the drivers to beat in the Chase. But neither is the clear favorite in Atlanta.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2005Stewart, Johnson taking control of Chase
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comThe further we get into the Chase, the more it's shaping up to be a classic duel between new rivals Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2005Martin has thrived at track he loves to hate
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comMark Martin has one of the better track records at Martinsville Speedway. Yet he would rather be almost anywhere else this weekend.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2005How tight is the Chase for the Cup?
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comJimmie Johnson is the big winner coming away from Lowe's, and Tony Stewart has a whole bunch of drivers in his rearview mirror.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2005Stewart doing his best to keep things simple
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comAlready holding a comfortable lead in the Chase, Tony Stewart enters Charlotte with momentum and history on his side.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2005Chasers still following leader Stewart
Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.comSome Chase drivers not only need to do well, they need others to slip.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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