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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, 2009

Fans love to hate on Jimmie Johnson

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jimmie 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, 2009

Working 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, 2009

No-bump rule frustrates fans, drivers

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR'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, 2009

Attorney: Mayfield owes him 'a lot'

David Newton, ESPN.com

Charlotte-based attorney Bill Diehl says suspended Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield hasn't paid him for services.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009

Drafting at Talledega to be monitored

David Newton, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Junior 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, 2009

Aggressive drivers face stiffer scrutiny

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR 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, 2009

NASCAR monitoring Allmendinger

David Newton, ESPN.com

A.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, 2009

At the end of the day, it's still Talladega

David Newton, ESPN.com

You 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, 2009

Dover done in Memphis; races moved

David Newton, ESPN.com

Dover 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, 2009

Addington evaluating future options

David Newton, ESPN.com

Steve 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, 2009

Here's your chance to sponsor a Cup car

David Newton

Matt 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, 2009

Allmendinger placed on probation

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger has been arrested for drunk driving.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Halloween at Dega: Enter at own risk

David Newton, ESPN.com

The "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, 2009