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NASCAR 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, 2008Reflections in the sun
David Newton...8226; It's much quieter at both the golf course and the pool than at a NASCAR event, although a few more people are shirtless poolside than the track. Only a few, though. •...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 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, 2008Injured Sadler's availability to race at Martinsville uncertain
David Newton, ESPN.comElliott Sadler was held out of the start of Friday's practice in the No. 19 car for Gillett Evernham Motorsports after injuring his lower back during his regular workout routine and aggravating it further playing golf.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 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, 2007Johnson, Mears go toe-to-toe -- on the golf course
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson and Casey Mears settled their differences with a friendly game of golf in the Pro-Am at the PGA Tour event in Charlotte.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 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, 2007
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