1739 Results for michael long

Danica shows she's willing to work

David Newton, ESPN.com

Not everyone with Danica Patrick's star power would slug it out in the minor leagues to learn their craft. That she's doing it with a smile at Daytona this weekend is a major reason she may succeed.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

The 2009 stats you may have missed

Ryan McGee

I'm not sure if you've heard this or not, but in 2009 Jimmie Johnson became the first driver to win four straight NASCAR Sprint Cup championships. ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Danica hype only heightens Friday

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Most ARCA tests are no big deal, but they usually don't have Danica Patrick driving in them. The hype is only intensifying as Daytona testing looms large Friday.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Speeding out of sight

Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine

From the Dec. 14 issue of ESPN The Magazine: Ryan McGee profiles the super-fueled motorcycle ride of Chris Carr, who got up to 367 mph in Utah this past September.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Schumacher rumor mill in overdrive

John Oreovicz, ESPN.com

The F1 rumor mill is in high gear with speculation that seven-time world champ Michael Schumacher is poised to make a comeback. At age 40. History says it can be done.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Time for Danica (The Race Car Driver) to step it up

John Oreovicz

...the Izod IndyCar Series her primary occupation for the next three years. Joined by Andretti Autosport owner Michael Andretti, Patricck revealed that her No. 7 car will enjoy primary sponsorship from GoDaddy.com, the controversial...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Damon, Johnson celebrate titles

Associated Press

Johnny Damon knows how difficult it can be to win a championship. That's why even he marvels at Jimmie Johnson, who wrapped up an unprecedented fourth consecutive Cup championship.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Rosberg joins Mercedes for 2010

Reuters

The Mercedes Formula One team named Nico Rosberg as one of their 2010 drivers on Monday while failing to kill off speculation that retired champion Michael Schumacher could partner him in an all-German lineup.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Power Rankings: Moons edition

Greg Hardy, Special to Page 2

The weekend moons top the charts in Page 2's Power Rankings this week.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Believe it or not, JJ not done yet

David Newton, ESPN.com

Even with four straight Sprint Cup titles in tow, it's too early to anoint Jimmie Johnson as the best driver in NASCAR history. And if he wins a fifth? Well, all bets are off.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Homestead Chase Chances

Ryan McGee

Once again, it's time to tunnel into the numbers of the Chase like an earthworm hopped up on Red Bull. For the final time this year, we'll rank the Ch...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Want Air Johnsons? You're outta luck

David Newton, ESPN.com

He has the looks. He's articulate. He has three Sprint Cup titles and is closing in on a fourth. So why aren't the advertisers beating down Jimmie Johnson's door?

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

An ag teacher and Busch-el of money

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

You 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, 2009

Danica could face glass ceiling in NASCAR

Ryan McGee

...women in NASCAR is almost as difficult as, well, finding women in NASCAR. It wasn't so long ago that the official NASCAR media guides included a "Female Competitors" section. The Cup Series book actually...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Sources: Danica near NASCAR deal

Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine

IndyCar 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, 2009