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Petty to Danica: 'This is not as easy as it looks'
David Newton...I informed him that Danica Patrick was close to a deal with JR Motorsports. "To do what?" NASCAR's seven-time champion said. I smiled and said, "To drive in the Nationwide Series." Petty smiled...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009Fans love to hate on Jimmie Johnson
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson is on the cusp of staking claim to being one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, so why isn't he revered? The man who holds that "greatest" title thinks the problem is you.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Working the garage yields fun results
David Newton...Most drivers were long gone when points leader Jimmie Johnson greeted crew chief Chad Knaus behind the NASCAR hauler with a hug. "Dude, seriously!" Johnson said as they embraced. Johnson was ecstatic because he finished...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 01, 2009No-bump rule frustrates fans, drivers
David Newton, ESPN.comNASCAR's 11th-hour announcement that it would not tolerate bump drafting in the turns of Sunday's Amp Energy 500 drew widespread criticism in the garage -- and on the Internet.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Attorney: Mayfield owes him 'a lot'
David Newton, ESPN.comCharlotte-based attorney Bill Diehl says suspended Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield hasn't paid him for services.
Story | 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, 2009Junior keeping McGrew, but lacking excitement
David Newton...me crazy, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. looked like the most unexcited excited driver in the history of NASCAR during Friday's announcement that Lance McGrew had been elevated from interim to full-time crew chief...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 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, 2009NASCAR monitoring Allmendinger
David Newton, ESPN.comA.J. Allmendinger, who was charged with driving under the influence on Thursday, was administered a breathalyzer prior to Friday's first Sprint Cup practice at Talladega Superspeedway.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009At the end of the day, it's still Talladega
David Newton, ESPN.comYou can decrease horsepower and raise the catch fence, but you can't remove the danger element from Talladega Superspeedway. At the end of the day, it's still Talladega.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009Dover done in Memphis; races moved
David Newton, ESPN.comDover Motorsports Inc. has ceased all operations at Memphis Motorsports Park, forcing NASCAR to revamp its Nationwide and Truck series schedule for 2010.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 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, 2009Here's your chance to sponsor a Cup car
David NewtonMatt Ferguson was watching a Sprint Cup race in March when he turned to his wife with what at first seemed like another one of his crazy ideas. He wa...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009Allmendinger placed on probation
David Newton, ESPN.comNASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger has been arrested for drunk driving.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009Halloween at Dega: Enter at own risk
David Newton, ESPN.comThe "big one" at Talladega Superspeedway can be downright frightening. But the real horror show is found in the Dega infield, where creatures lurk and dark thoughts prevail.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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