Mr. H in rarefied air with nine Cup titles
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson winning a fourth straight title is a great story. So is Mark Martin winning his first at age 50. But lost in the shuffle could be the best story of all: Rick Hendrick.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009There are some NASCAR fans in New York, but you have to look for them
David Newton, ESPN.comA check around town will quickly tell you NASCAR is not on the front burner -- or any burner -- of New York sports. But there are fans to be found and though they might be troubled by the sport's status here, champion Jimmie Johnson takes it all in stride, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008Chase for the Sprint Cup full steam ahead at Phoenix Int'l Raceway
David Newton, ESPN.comPhoenix blog Sunday.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008Why watch Atlanta? The drivers can tell you it's worth it
David Newton, ESPN.comThe World Series is on, and so are a bunch of NFL games. Why watch Sunday's Cup race at Atlanta? We'll let the drivers make their case, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008What does it take to be a success in NASCAR? Maybe a psychologist
David Newton, ESPN.comWhat's the best route to success in a sport that can wear down the strongest minds? Hiring a sports psychologist -- and channeling a little John "Animal House" Blutarsky -- might not hurt, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008Top rivalries marked by crashing cars, flying fists and swinging helmets
David Newton, ESPN.comIf Carl Edwards versus Kyle Busch evolves into a full-blown rivalry, it wouldn't be a first for NASCAR. Fellas named Petty, Yarborough, Earnhardt, Pearson and Allison have had toe-to-toe moments, too, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2008Keeping four stars happy a job Hendrick ready to tackle in 2009
David Newton, ESPN.comRick Hendrick's 2009 lineup may be the Dream Team it appears to be. Or maybe balancing the needs of Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mark Martin will be Hendrick's worst nightmare, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008Hard-driving Busch forming special bond with the fellas at Joe Gibbs Racing
David Newton, ESPN.comSomething special is brewing between Kyle Busch and the crew that services his No. 18 Toyota. It's called chemistry, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2008NASCAR playing catch-up when it comes to driver compensation
David Newton, ESPN.comStock car drivers raced for 10 bucks and a case of beer in the old days. Today they have million-dollar motor homes and private jets. What happened?
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007Toyota-Gibbs partnership a match made in NASCAR heaven
David Newton, ESPN.comToyota gets three of the top teams in Nextel Cup racing. What does Joe Gibbs Racing get from its new venture with Toyota? The chance to be No. 1, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2007Hendrick's signing of Junior leaves Cup teams scrambling
David Newton, ESPN.comNextel Cup team owners are still scratching their heads over this Dale Earnhardt Jr.-to-Hendrick Motorsports thing. Their attention now turns to the next big name on the free-agent list: Kyle Busch.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2007Johnson fuels Hendrick Motorsports' dominance
David Newton, ESPN.comIt's full steam ahead for the Hendrick Motorsports Express. Jimmie Johnson won Sunday at Richmond for the fourth time in '07, giving Hendrick its seventh victory in the last eight races, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2007Back to the drawing board for ISC's Big Apple plans
David Newton, ESPN.comThe fact that ISC ran into a road block won't mean the end of the line for NASCAR's plans for the New York City area, writes David Newton.
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