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Want Air Johnsons? You're outta luck
David Newton, ESPN.comHe 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, 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, 2009Good for RPM, great for NASCAR
David Newton, ESPN.comThe coolest part of Kasey Kahne's Cup series win at Infineon Raceway? Seeing Richard Petty back in Victory Lane.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009Race under three hours? It can be done
David Newton...Jeff Gordon said after the Michigan race. "Eighty percent of them are way too long." Exactly. If NASCAR wants to make another format change instead of tweaking the car, then shortening races is the place...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 15, 2009Montoya showing patience and results
David Newton, ESPN.comPatience may be a virtue, but it hasn't always been Juan Pablo Montoya's strong suit. But 2009 may be a different story, and results on the track appear to show it.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009NASCAR fans' palates turning more sophisticated, at least in Sonoma
David Newton, ESPN.comWords like bouquet and buttery are becoming as recognized as sway bars and splitters at Sprint Cup races these days. Has NASCAR abandoned its moonshiner roots for a more sophisticated wine-and-cheese crowd? Only in Sonoma, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2008Will Fike's revelation about drug use prompt NASCAR to take action?
David Newton, ESPN.comWill Aaron Fike's revelation that he used heroin on race days prompt NASCAR to reexamine its drug-testing policy? It should, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008Dale Jarrett's last ride bringing flood of memories
David Newton, ESPN.comDale Jarrett has known for months that Bristol would be his last NASCAR points race, but that fact didn't really set in until now, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2008What you see is what you get in reigning Cup champ Johnson
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson never got into this thing wanting to become the greatest personality in NASCAR. Now, becoming the greatest driver ... that's another story, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008Junior buzz casts shadow on Daytona pole-sitter Johnson
David Newton, ESPN.comReigning Cup champ Jimmie Johnson won the pole for the 2008 Daytona 500, but the buzz at the track Sunday was all about Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s debut win for Hendrick Motorsports, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2008Need for speed? Biffle satisfies the urge where the eagles soar
David Newton, ESPN.comSome Cup drivers play golf in their down time. Others go hunting. Greg Biffle? He fires up his one-blade Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopter and gets lost in the rich, blue Carolina skies, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2007With Chase contender Kenseth, what you see is what you get
David Newton, ESPN.comThere's not a lot of flash when it comes to Chase contender Matt Kenseth. But the 2003 Nextel Cup champ does get results -- except lately, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007Should drivers face random testing? NASCAR says no
David Newton, ESPN.comThere's nothing wrong with NASCAR's drug-testing policy, spokesman Jim Hunter says. Others disagree, saying NASCAR needs to get tough before someone gets killed, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2007Montoya the golfer? Yep, he's aggressive, too
David Newton, ESPN.comWhat can you learn about Juan Pablo Montoya in a round of golf? The Colombian NASCAR rookie is as aggressive -- if not more profane -- on the course as on the track, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2007Montoya bigger than ever on return to Mexico City
David Newton, ESPN.comJuan Pablo Montoya is an international superstar. His friendliness -- and skill -- won over Mexican fans long before he became one, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "nascar" make the list?

