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No Hamlin for JGR at Milwaukee, but there's this new kid named Joey

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Joey 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, 2008

Harvick will have plenty of competition in 2008 opener at Daytona

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Kevin 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, 2008

Trucker Darnell tops speed charts at Daytona testing

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

Ragan to pull double duty again for Roush Fenway Racing

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

David 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, 2008

Execution -- not bad luck -- cost Burton in 2007 Chase

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

His 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, 2007

Bragging rights on line as Cup teams turn to Charlotte

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

The 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, 2007

Slow start in Chase puts Hamlin in spoiler role

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Denny 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, 2007

Chase mainstay Kenseth still chasing first playoff win

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

He'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, 2007

12 drivers in the Chase, 12 things to know to get ready for it

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Are 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, 2007

Bowyer hoping to complete Busch sweep at Richmond

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Clint 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, 2007

New daddy Leffler hoping for a happy homecoming

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

What'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, 2007

Drivers amped up for annual night race at Bristol

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Bristol 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, 2007

Keselowski hoping to impress star-studded field at Michigan

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Brad 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, 2007

NASCAR and flying will always go together

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

It'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, 2007

Kluever looking forward to home track, motorcycle ride

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Todd 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.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007