Edwards hoping to run down Bowyer in rare Nationwide comeback
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comClint Bowyer knows that only one driver leading the Nationwide Series with two races to go has failed to win the title. He also knows his 91-point lead over Carl Edwards was at 196 two races ago, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008Depressed economy forces Earnhardt's hand at JR Motorsports
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comAP Photo/Wade Payne The No. 88 Chevy will be the lone full-time Nationwide Series entry for JR Motorsports in 2009. In a robust economy, JR Moto...
PageBowyer looking to not just hold off Edwards, but win some races, too
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comClint Bowyer has had a great season, but he's been on a bit of a losing streak. He wants to correct that at wide and fast Texas, not only to close in on the Nationwide Series title, but to reward his team after some missed opportunities, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008Felix says: Fewer cars on the track, more automakers in the garage
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comWhen it comes to Felix Sabates, just stand back and listen, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008Vickers, Lamar see the positives in sharing Braun Racing ride in 2009
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comStreeter Lecka/Getty Images Burney Lamar, left, is getting a chance to get his career back on track with Braun Racing. For Brian Vickers, it's a ...
PageNo Hamlin for JGR at Milwaukee, but there's this new kid named Joey
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comJoey Logano a .500 hitter? The teen phenom hopes to win his second straight Nationwide Series race in only his fourth career start Saturday night at The Milwaukee Mile, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008JR Motorsports to field three entries at Lowe's Motor Speedway
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comCan the three cars JR Motorsports fields at Lowe's Motor Speedway stop Denny Hamlin and streaking Joe Gibbs Racing? Stay tuned, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2008Edwards targets fourth straight trip to Victory Lane at Nashville
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comCarl Edwards is hoping to add to his guitar collection this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway. Another Gibson Les Paul would look mighty good next to the three he won in 2005-07, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | March 20, 2008Harvick will have plenty of competition in 2008 opener at Daytona
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comKevin Harvick won the Nationwide Series opener at Daytona in 2007, but he'll be hard-pressed to repeat in '08, especially with a red-hot Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the field, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008With Junior out of the picture, focus at DEI turns to Truex
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comMartin Truex Jr. drove in Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s shadow in 2007. No longer. Now that Junior's out of the DEI picture, writes Mark Ashenfelter, all eyes are on Truex.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008'07 Chaser Bowyer drawing early comparisons to The Intimidator
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comClint Bowyer was the surprise Chaser in 2007, but he won't be able to sneak up on anybody this year. What's he got up his sleeve?
Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008Logano, 17, doesn't support age restriction in Cup races
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comJoey Logano thinks he's ready for the Sprint Cup despite his age.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2008Busch Series sponsorship closes the book after 26-year run
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comIt'll be known as the Nationwide Series in 2008, but the Busch Series will hardly be forgotten anytime soon.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007Slow 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, 2007Johnson, Gordon ready for Round 2 at Martinsville
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson held off good friend Jeff Gordon to win the spring race at Martinsville Speedway. But the gloves come off Sunday for Round 2, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
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