NASCAR's Hunter in the fight of his life
David Newton, ESPN.comJim Hunter has extinguished a number of volatile situations as NASCAR's public relations extraordinaire. Today he faces his biggest test yet: lung cancer.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Patrick signs with JR Motorsports
David Newton, ESPN.comIndyCar Series star Danica Patrick made official on Tuesday plans to drive a partial Nationwide Series schedule for JR Motorsports in 2010.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009What a ride: How JJ won the Cup
David Newton, ESPN.comIt started at New Hampshire and ended at Homestead-Miami. The crowning moment of the 10-race Chase for the Cup? A fourth straight title for a guy named Jimmie Johnson.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Rivalries a fun sideshow to JJ's 4-peat
David Newton, ESPN.comGo figure. The 2009 NASCAR season ends just as the real fun begins. Now we have to wait until February for Denny Hamlin's title run and the rematch between Tony Stewart and Juan Pablo Montoya.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Montoya the man of the Miami moment
David Newton, ESPN.comThis weekend belongs to Jimmie Johnson and the championship Chase, but Miami belongs to Juan Pablo Montoya. It's a different vibe, and Montoya taps into it as no other driver can.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Danger lurking in Johnson's rearview
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson got taken out at Texas. It could happen again at Phoenix. Which drivers should the three-time defending champ try to avoid?
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Drafting at Talledega to be monitored
David Newton, ESPN.comThe first and maybe even second, third or fourth car to cross the finish line in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega may not be declared the winner if NASCAR rules an advantage was gained by bump drafting or pushing through the final turn.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Halloween at Dega: Enter at own risk
David Newton, ESPN.comThe "big one" at Talladega Superspeedway can be downright frightening. But the real horror show is found in the Dega infield, where creatures lurk and dark thoughts prevail.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009Streaking JJ 'just doing my thing'
David Newton, ESPN.comLeave it to Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus to blow this Chase wide-open just five races into the 10-race playoff. The 48 team is that good.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009Montoya's dry humor good on a wet day
David Newton, ESPN.comOne of NASCAR's better-kept secrets is Juan Pablo Montoya's sense of humor. From an owner who wants to hit him to his wide-eyed news conference Thursday, it's just what a dreary day needed.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Did Tom Logano cross the line at Fontana?
David Newton...at Kansas, is the bigger issue. If Brad Keselowski is warned for driving too aggressively against Juan Pablo Montoya in a Cup race as he was at Kansas two weeks ago, then a premeditated shot...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009Johnson's quest for No. 4 right on track
David Newton, ESPN.comAP Photo/Mark J. Terrill Three-time defending Sprint Cup champ Jimmie Johnson is the man to beat in 2009 ... again. If NASCAR doesn't want Jim...
Page | ConversationWarning to Keselowski at Kansas uncalled for
David Newton...race of the Chase at Kansas. They apparently felt he was too aggressive racing Chase contender Juan Pablo Montoya for position and told him to be "mindful" of the situation. Here was the explanation given...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009News travels fast in Twitterville
David Newton, ESPN.comThey're not tweeting at 200 mph. (Besides, have you ever tried texting with racing gloves on?) But more drivers are using social networking sites to stay connected with fans.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009Dover is already crazy, and the race is yet to come
David Newton...we should assume he's talking about Friday's pole-winner Jimmie Johnson and second-fastest Juan Pablo Montoya -- were allowed to participate in a tire test at Dover even though the test occurred a...
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