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Danica shows she's willing to work
David Newton, ESPN.comNot everyone with Danica Patrick's star power would slug it out in the minor leagues to learn their craft. That she's doing it with a smile at Daytona this weekend is a major reason she may succeed.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009Believe it or not, JJ not done yet
David Newton, ESPN.comEven with four straight Sprint Cup titles in tow, it's too early to anoint Jimmie Johnson as the best driver in NASCAR history. And if he wins a fifth? Well, all bets are off.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Want 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, 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, 2009Warning to Keselowski at Kansas uncalled for
David NewtonCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- In the NBA, officials typically let players get away with contact in the playoffs that might be called a foul...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009Economy means getting creative
David Newton, ESPN.comIt's about fans in seats for NASCAR, but that's proving to be a struggle in this economy. As the sport heads to perennial sellout Bristol, promoters are doing something they haven't had to do in a long time, and that's really promote.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009NASCAR: Serious offense for Mayfield
David Newton, ESPN.comNASCAR chairman Brian France has classified Jeremy Mayfield's positive test as "a serious violation" of the sport's toughened drug policy.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009In light of Mayfield, drivers want list
David Newton, ESPN.comRyan Newman wants to know what drug Jeremy Mayfield has been indefinitely suspended for and a list of all drugs that he could be tested for in the future.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009Expert: NASCAR lacks banned-drugs list
David Newton, ESPN.comA prominent authority on drug testing says the suspension of Jeremy Mayfield further enhances his belief that the sport needs to provide a public list of banned substances to protect itself legally.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009Maybe there is an offseason in NASCAR
David Newton, ESPN.comActual downtime for Sprint Cup teams? The testing ban NASCAR implemented late last season means more family time in the offseason for drivers and crew members, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2009Get a tire on board? I guess someone's tried
David Newton...airport hotel. I have never seen restrictions on NFL fans not to bring steroids or barbells, or NBA fans not to bring knives or guns. Heck, I made it through security in Indianapolis earlier this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2008Don't bet on it? Vegas has spoken, and JJ will be your champion
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson is the Sprint Cup champion. OK, it hasn't actually happened yet, but Las Vegas oddsmakers are so confident, they've taken the championship proposition off the board, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008Chase shake-up at Charlotte probably won't be the last
David Newton, ESPN.comWhat have we learned five races into the 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup? That no lead is safe, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2008Penalties understandable, what led to them isn't
David Newton...100 mph fastballs wear mittens on their throwing hand to keep them in the mid-90s. The NBA has mandated that Kobe Bryant and LeBron James wear 20-pound ankle weights to keep them from...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 20, 2008Debris caution at Beijing?
David Newton...cakewalk. Nobody says there's not enough passing when Kobe Bryant puts up 50 points in an NBA game. NASCAR should be no different. If Kyle Busch leads every lap of every race, the fans...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS
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