Jimmie's love in Key West, top races and Santa
Ryan McGee...down to Key West. Thanks to Twitter and the fine work of my ESPN.com colleagues Marty Smith and David Newton, I was able to follow the Danica Patrick circus in Daytona from afar...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
They said it: The year in quotes
John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.comDrivers may be vanilla these days, but a few spoke their minds in 2009. Leave it to Paul Tracy, Danica Patrick, Jenson Button, Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti and a few more to come through for us.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009Time to encourage bad behavior
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWhat built NASCAR -- a rough-and-tumble attitude from the drivers -- hardly exists today. Whether it's the money or the sponsors or something else, this sport needs badasses again.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Stewart uses roots to stay grounded
Marty Smith, ESPN.comTony Stewart stormed -- nearly literally -- onto the NASCAR stage 11 years ago. How different is he now as an owner and driver from how he was then? His home in Indiana holds some clues.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Dr. Racy answers your questions
Ryan McGee...Lund and let the healing begin! Dear Dr. Ryan, I was so excited when you and Marty Smith reported that my personal hero, Danica Patrick, was signing with JR Motorsports for 2010. My excitement...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
An ag teacher and Busch-el of money
Marty Smith, ESPN.comYou want a life-changing victory story? Meet Michael McGee, the unassuming agriculture teacher from Broken Bow, Okla., who owes Kurt Busch a million thank-yous.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Earnhardt: Patrick good for NASCAR
ESPN.com news servicesDale Earnhardt Jr. says Danica Patrick would be good for NASCAR, but there's nothing new to report on the IRL star joining his team.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009NASCAR'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, 2009Sources: Danica near NASCAR deal
Ryan McGee, ESPN The MagazineIndyCar Series and crossover media star Danica Patrick is nearing completion of a two-year contract with JR Motorsports, the NASCAR Nationwide Series operation owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., according to a source close to the talks.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009A Talladega twist of fate
Ryan McGeeIt may seem like Jimmie Johnson has the Cup locked up , but for all you chalk bettors out there who have called this race before it even begins, I'd l...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009
Hamlin rewards fans at Martinsville
Marty Smith, ESPN.comNo, NASCAR drivers aren't as accessible as they once were. But as Denny Hamlin demonstrated after winning at Martinsville, many drivers love the folks who love them.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009JJ, Brady share common ground
Marty Smith, ESPN.comFrom "Balloon Boy" to three-time defending Cup champ Jimmie Johnson to Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady, Marty Smith's got the NASCAR world -- and beyond -- covered.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009NASCAR revamps its diversity program
Ryan McGeeA few hours before the green flag was waved for Saturday's Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway, one group receiving a tour of the track stood...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009
Jimmie's current run is stuff of legend
Ryan McGee...Friday -- that no one wants to appreciate what Johnson and his team are doing. Another colleague, Marty Smith, has contended Johnson might be the best driver ever. I should have warned Marty and Ed...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009
Is 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.
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