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Time to encourage bad behavior
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWhat built NASCAR -- a rough-and-tumble attitude from the drivers -- hardly exists today. Whether it's the money or the sponsors or something else, this sport needs badasses again.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Stewart uses roots to stay grounded
Marty Smith, ESPN.comTony Stewart stormed -- nearly literally -- onto the NASCAR stage 11 years ago. How different is he now as an owner and driver from how he was then? His home in Indiana holds some clues.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009An ag teacher and Busch-el of money
Marty Smith, ESPN.comYou want a life-changing victory story? Meet Michael McGee, the unassuming agriculture teacher from Broken Bow, Okla., who owes Kurt Busch a million thank-yous.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009NASCAR's Heisman would go to JJ
Marty Smith, ESPN.comSure, Jimmie Johnson would have to be the winner of a NASCAR Heisman -- we'll call it the Petty Trophy -- but who else would belong at the banquet?
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Hamlin rewards fans at Martinsville
Marty Smith, ESPN.comNo, NASCAR drivers aren't as accessible as they once were. But as Denny Hamlin demonstrated after winning at Martinsville, many drivers love the folks who love them.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009JJ, Brady share common ground
Marty Smith, ESPN.comFrom "Balloon Boy" to three-time defending Cup champ Jimmie Johnson to Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady, Marty Smith's got the NASCAR world -- and beyond -- covered.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009Is JJ the best NASCAR driver ever?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comRichard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and David Pearson are widely regarded as the best drivers in NASCAR history. Jimmie Johnson, writes Marty Smith, just may be the best ever.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009Waltrip won over by Danica's passion
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMichael Waltrip has had candid closed-door conversations with Danica Patrick and her representation regarding her potential racing future, and he says any aspirations for the IndyCar star in NASCAR have nothing to do with money.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009Waltrip wants to drive Nationwide
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMichael Waltrip told ESPN.com Saturday that his 2010 Sprint Cup schedule remains uncertain, and is contingent on sponsorship.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009Regular-season leader needs big reward
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarty Smith is riled up. Why? It's the Chase, and more particularly the way it penalizes the guy who led after 26 weeks, but suddenly is equal to -- or behind -- 11 drivers he stomped for seven months.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009Talladega frontstretch fence 22 feet high
Marty Smith, ESPN.comAs a safety precaution to protect fans and competitors, Talladega Superspeedway extended the height of its frontstretch catch fence by eight feet, president Rick Humphrey told ESPN.com Monday.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009Hendrick does it all … except take credit
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWith his eight Sprint Cup championships and 185 Cup series victories, nothing, it seems, is beyond the grasp of Rick Hendrick. Except, perhaps, taking credit for his empire.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009What's on Marty's mind? Plenty
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarty Smith wants to see driver eliminations during the Chase … the ingredients list for the Martinsville hot dog … and Dale Earnhardt Jr. get more ticked off. What else is on Marty's mind?
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009Kahne the comedian? You bet!
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWhat's funnier than John Force cutting loose with ESPN's Jay Harris? Kasey Kahne impersonating John Force!
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2009Is racing for free dedicated enough?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comReed Sorenson and his agent hear the talk, the questions about the driver's desire. How driven is he? Well, he's racing right now for free.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009
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