There are some NASCAR fans in New York, but you have to look for them
David Newton, ESPN.comA check around town will quickly tell you NASCAR is not on the front burner -- or any burner -- of New York sports. But there are fans to be found and though they might be troubled by the sport's status here, champion Jimmie Johnson takes it all in stride, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008Think what JJ and the No. 48 are doing is nothing special? Think again
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comYou want a comparison of how difficult it is to three-peat in NASCAR? Think Vince Lombardi and the Packers and you still aren't there yet, writes Ed Hinton.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008Don't bet on it? Vegas has spoken, and JJ will be your champion
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson is the Sprint Cup champion. OK, it hasn't actually happened yet, but Las Vegas oddsmakers are so confident, they've taken the championship proposition off the board, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008Why watch Atlanta? The drivers can tell you it's worth it
David Newton, ESPN.comThe World Series is on, and so are a bunch of NFL games. Why watch Sunday's Cup race at Atlanta? We'll let the drivers make their case, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "jimmie johnson" make the list?