What 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, 2009Believe it or not, JJ not done yet
David Newton, ESPN.comEven with four straight Sprint Cup titles in tow, it's too early to anoint Jimmie Johnson as the best driver in NASCAR history. And if he wins a fifth? Well, all bets are off.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Johnson wants to win and win
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson's hoping to give NASCAR fans something they've only seen once in the modern era. That's to win the championship and the last race of the season, too.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009NASCAR, Keselowski meet after run-in
David Newton, ESPN.comNASCAR officials talked to rookie Brad Keselowski before Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 200948 crew thrives on race-day chaos
David Newton, ESPN.comThey are the unsung heroes of the 48 team. They are the offensive linemen of Sprint Cup. And they never make the headlines. Until last Sunday at Texas.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2009Thank you, Carl, for the ride of my life
David Newton...Joe Arpaio, who in 2005 said "our streets are not to be used as raceways" after Kurt Busch was charged with reckless driving not far from the track. Fortunately, the ride was over. Edwards...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009Junior missing out on the Hendrick fun
David Newton, ESPN.comThree Hendrick drivers -- Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon -- have swept the past five races at Phoenix. Will teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. join the party Sunday?
Story | Conversation | November 13, 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, 2009Kyle Busch, Junior may be ready to break out
David Newton, ESPN.com...with his overwhelming popularity. Busch dominated Sunday, leading 232 laps before his fuel tank ran dry 4.5 miles from the finish line, handing the victory to older brother Kurt Busch. He looked like...
Page | ConversationFans love to hate on Jimmie Johnson
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson is on the cusp of staking claim to being one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, so why isn't he revered? The man who holds that "greatest" title thinks the problem is you.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Working the garage yields fun results
David Newton...was involved in another wreck a few laps earlier, I missed the final lap in which Kurt Busch and the Blue Deuce were among 13 cars that wrecked. "Go ask Brad Keselowski what happened...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 01, 2009Addington evaluating future options
David Newton, ESPN.comSteve Addington said he was "surprised" by the change that will put replace him as Kyle Busch's crew chief and plans to explore all options inside and outside of Joe Gibbs Racing.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009Turning Junior around is Hendrick's job
David Newton, ESPN.comDale Earnhardt Jr. is going through the worst stretch of his career. If you believe what Rick Hendrick said when he signed NASCAR's most popular driver in 2007, it's Hendrick's fault -- and now his toughest challenge.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Lane choice critical for restarts
David Newton, ESPN.comNot only will double-file restarts shake up the Chase for the Sprint Cup -- they'll also decide the 2009 champion.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009Momentum now on Hamlin's side
David Newton, ESPN.comWant a dark horse for the Chase? Look no further than Denny Hamlin, who shook up the Sprint Cup power structure with his dominating victory Saturday night at Richmond.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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