NASCAR's Heisman would go to JJ
Marty Smith, ESPN.comSure, Jimmie Johnson would have to be the winner of a NASCAR Heisman -- we'll call it the Petty Trophy -- but who else would belong at the banquet?
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Is JJ the best NASCAR driver ever?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comRichard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and David Pearson are widely regarded as the best drivers in NASCAR history. Jimmie Johnson, writes Marty Smith, just may be the best ever.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009Regular-season leader needs big reward
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarty Smith is riled up. Why? It's the Chase, and more particularly the way it penalizes the guy who led after 26 weeks, but suddenly is equal to -- or behind -- 11 drivers he stomped for seven months.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009What's on Marty's mind? Plenty
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarty Smith wants to see driver eliminations during the Chase … the ingredients list for the Martinsville hot dog … and Dale Earnhardt Jr. get more ticked off. What else is on Marty's mind?
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009Ambrose not hanging head over loss
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarcos Ambrose has little to show for three years of Montreal dominance in the Nationwide Series. He has plenty to be proud of in his rookie year in Sprint Cup, though.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Franchitti back where he belongs
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThe biggest lesson Dario Franchitti learned from his ill-timed, adversity-filled foray into NASCAR? The 2007 IndyCar Series champ and 500 winner still has plenty to prove.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2009NASCAR typically gets it right ... but not this time
Marty Smith, ESPN.comSo how do you win but finish in 18th place? No obscure details or opaque views can justify what NASCAR did to Regan Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008You wanted change? 2007 gave it to you over and over
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThe 2007 NASCAR season had some of the usual highs and lows, but some things stood out. Chief among them was how much things were changing, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2008Allmendinger in the dark over future with Team Red Bull
Marty Smith, ESPN.comAJ Allmendinger says he has unfinished business with Team Red Bull. Does Team Red Bull feel the same about Allmendinger? If not, he has options, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008Young Donovan's birthday party offers much to celebrate
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWhat does any 5-year-old boy want for his birthday? Donovan Burns didn't want toys. Instead, he asked his friends to bring donation checks made out to the Dale Jr. Foundation, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008Welcome to Diesel's Dirt Road: an open forum for fed-up fans
Marty Smith, ESPN.comNASCAR's announcement that it wants to return to its roots ignited a firestorm of protest in Marty Smith's mailbox. From the present-day cars to the cookie-cutter tracks, the fans simply long for the good ol' days.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2008Looking for the next big thing? Take a look at David Reutimann
Marty Smith, ESPN.comIt would be easy to look at David Reutimann's 2007 season and think that's the kind of driver he is. That would also be a mistake heading into 2008, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | December 26, 2007Coulthard will consider NASCAR when F1 days are over
Marty Smith, ESPN.comFormula One veteran David Coulthard is open to the thought of a future move to NASCAR, but not until his F1 days are solidly over.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2007Two-time Cup champ Johnson to race former F1 ace Schumacher
Marty Smith, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson vs. Michael Schumacher. United States vs. Germany. International bragging rights will be on the line Sunday at the Race of Champions Nation's Cup in London, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007It's not the Super Bowl, but Chase finale still a pretty good draw
Marty Smith, ESPN.comIt's not the Super Bowl, but the Chase finale is still a pretty good draw at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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