Penske: Hornish drives 'masterful race' at Daytona
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comSam Hornish Jr.'s 15th-place finish in the Daytona 500 was a thing of beauty in team owner Roger Penske's eyes, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2008Ragan to pull double duty again for Roush Fenway Racing
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comDavid Ragan crossed two things off his to-do list in 2007: He finished in the top 10 in points and earned rookie of the year in the newly named Nationwide Series. His 2008 goal? Just win, baby.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008Slow and steady, extra seat time paying off for Ragan
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comTony Stewart called unpredictable David Ragan a "dart without feathers" after a race last season at Martinsville. With two top-5s in 32 Cup starts in '07, can a bull's-eye be too far behind?
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2007Slow start in Chase puts Hamlin in spoiler role
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comDenny Hamlin figures his Chase hopes are all but done, even after a fourth-place finish at Talladega. What does that mean for Hamlin on race day? He has nothing to lose, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007Kansas track presents different challenges despite cookie-cutter moniker
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comIt may be a so-called "cookie-cutter" track on paper, but Kansas Speedway presents special challenges for Sunday's Chase racers, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007JJ: Experience priceless in a driver's quest for Chase success
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comWhat's the secret to surviving 10 weeks of pressure-packed racing in the Chase for the Nextel Cup? 2006 champion Jimmie Johnson has the answer: Patience.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007Chase mainstay Kenseth still chasing first playoff win
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comHe's not flashy, but he's consistent. And consistency is why Matt Kenseth has locked up a Chase spot every year since the new playoff format came to life in 2004, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 200712 drivers in the Chase, 12 things to know to get ready for it
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comAre you new to the Chase for the Championship or a longtime fan? Either way, Mark Ashenfelter has you covered with 12 things you need to know.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2007Fellows just another road star in loaded Watkins Glen field
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comThe Busch Series field at Watkins Glen is loaded. Ron Fellows is among the road-course ringers dotting the field for Saturday's Zippo 200, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2007Gordon among Cup regulars who'll pull double duty in Montreal
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comRobby Gordon likes his chances in the inaugural Busch Series race at Montreal Saturday (3 p.m. ET, ESPN2). If only he didn't have this little distraction called the Pennsylvania 500, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2007Five things to watch: Allstate 400 at the Brickyard
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comFive things to watch: Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2007Darnell sets sights on trucks title after rookie success
Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.comErik Darnell turned opportunity into success by winning the Craftsman Trucks Raybestos Rookie of the Year award, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2006Owner Hendrick primed to take home sixth title
Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.comHe said they're all special, but Rick Hendrick is eagerly awaiting that sixth title, and it could come this weekend, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2006Earnhardt Jr. confident he's in thick of Chase
Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.comDale Earnhardt Jr. could be hitting the panic button, sitting in seventh place in the Chase. Heading to Talladega, that's hardly the case, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2006Dover soul? J.J., Kyle Busch hoping to get groove back
Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.comThings look tough for Hendrick team drivers Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch, but both are set on putting Loudon behind them, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2006EDITOR'S PICKS
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