What a ride: How JJ won the Cup
David Newton, ESPN.comIt started at New Hampshire and ended at Homestead-Miami. The crowning moment of the 10-race Chase for the Cup? A fourth straight title for a guy named Jimmie Johnson.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009McMurray reunited with Ganassi
David Newton, ESPN.comJamie McMurray was named the driver of the No. 1 Chevrolet for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing in 2010 on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Danger lurking in Johnson's rearview
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson got taken out at Texas. It could happen again at Phoenix. Which drivers should the three-time defending champ try to avoid?
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Working the garage yields fun results
David Newton...at Penske Racing to take over the No. 12 at about the time Tryson leaves for Michael Waltrip Racing. "He … wrecks somebody every damn week." Tryson, by the way, said there are no...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 01, 2009Drafting at Talledega to be monitored
David Newton, ESPN.comThe first and maybe even second, third or fourth car to cross the finish line in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega may not be declared the winner if NASCAR rules an advantage was gained by bump drafting or pushing through the final turn.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Aggressive drivers face stiffer scrutiny
David Newton, ESPN.comNASCAR plans to crack down on aggressive driving and bump drafting, particularly in a two-car breakaway that has become a new phenomenon with the new car, in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009Addington evaluating future options
David Newton, ESPN.comSteve Addington said he was "surprised" by the change that will put replace him as Kyle Busch's crew chief and plans to explore all options inside and outside of Joe Gibbs Racing.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009News travels fast in Twitterville
David Newton, ESPN.comThey're not tweeting at 200 mph. (Besides, have you ever tried texting with racing gloves on?) But more drivers are using social networking sites to stay connected with fans.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009Danica double would be a boon for Marcus Smith
David Newton...the opportunity to drive a limited number of Nationwide and ARCA races around her IndyCar schedule. Michael Waltrip has offered her the opportunity to do the same, throwing in the Truck Series as an...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009Waltrip meets with Patrick on 2010
David Newton, ESPN.comAdd Michael Waltrip Racing to the list of NASCAR suitors for IndyCar Series star Danica Patrick for 2010.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009Martin's extension sets off flurry of weird scenarios
David Newton...his pit box in Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Richmond on purpose to force Michael Waltrip, who appeared on numerous occasions to block the 2003 champion in his pit box, to make...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 18, 2009Lane choice critical for restarts
David Newton, ESPN.comNot only will double-file restarts shake up the Chase for the Sprint Cup -- they'll also decide the 2009 champion.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009Kurt Busch's crew chief leaving
David Newton, ESPN.comBarring a disaster on Saturday night, Kurt Busch will enter the Chase with a lame duck crew chief.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009Bowyer not out of Chase picture … yet
David Newton, ESPN.comA disastrous showing at Bristol put a huge dent in Clint Bowyer's Chase hopes. But is the No. 33 team giving up? Hardly.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009Reutimann faces Chase elimination
David Newton, ESPN.comDavid Reutimann doesn't buy the explanation Denny Hamlin gave for the wreck in Monday's Sprint Cup race at Pocono that may also have wrecked his chances of making the Chase.
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