No 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, 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, 2008Trucker Darnell tops speed charts at Daytona testing
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comThe Nationwide Series wrapped up five days of testing at Daytona International Speedway with little fanfare -- in case you didn't notice, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 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, 2008Execution -- not bad luck -- cost Burton in 2007 Chase
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comHis Chase dreams are all but dead, but Jeff Burton has an opportunity Sunday to do what no other Cup driver has done: win three times at Texas Motor Speedway.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2007Bragging rights on line as Cup teams turn to Charlotte
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comThe Chasers turn their attention to racing-rich North Carolina on Saturday for NASCAR's version of a "home game," writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 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, 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, 2007Bowyer hoping to complete Busch sweep at Richmond
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comClint Bowyer simply needs to start Saturday's Cup race to lock up a Chase spot. Foremost on his mind, though, is completing his Busch Series sweep at Richmond, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2007New daddy Leffler hoping for a happy homecoming
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comWhat's more exciting than babysitting a 3,400-pound stock car pushing 200 mph? If you're new daddy Jason Leffler, fatherhood is "so amazing it's impossible to explain," writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2007Drivers amped up for annual night race at Bristol
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comBristol Motor Speedway has a new concrete surface. But make no mistake -- there'll be a whole lotta banging going on in Friday night's Busch race, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007Keselowski hoping to impress star-studded field at Michigan
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comBrad Keselowski gets another chance to impress car owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. in Saturday's Busch Series race at Michigan, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2007NASCAR and flying will always go together
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comIt's hardly surprising Dr. Bruce Kennedy -- who was killed in a plane crash Tuesday -- recently learned to fly. In NASCAR, flying is a way of life, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2007Kluever looking forward to home track, motorcycle ride
Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.comTodd Kluever's plans in Milwaukee this weekend. Pretty full. Home cooking, Busch racing and motorcycle riding for charity will do that to you, writes Mark Ashenfelter.
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