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Knaus: 'This is my time'

David Newton, ESPN.com

Chad Knaus is on track to become one of the greatest crew chiefs of all time, perhaps the greatest. One thing we know for sure: He already is the most committed.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Believe it or not, JJ not done yet

David Newton, ESPN.com

Even 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, 2009

JJ just a part ... but a very big part

David Newton, ESPN.com

Is Jimmie Johnson a product of the system at Hendrick Motorsports or is the three-time defending Sprint Cup champ just that good? The debate continues ...

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Pushing the envelope is what good crew chiefs do

David Newton

...referred to as one of NASCAR's greatest innovators. He's right there with his mentor, Ray Evernham, who pushed the gray area so far with Jeff Gordon's "T-Rex" car that won...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Herbert's already proven he's a winner

David Newton

CONCORD, N.C. -- The bid for the 10-week-old puppy, an adorable mixture of Chihuahua and chocolate Lab, had reached $1,200. "Going once!" the auction...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Herbert's already proven he's a winner

David Newton

CONCORD, N.C. -- The bid for the 10-week-old puppy, an adorable mixture of Chihuahua and chocolate Lab, had reached $1,200. "Going once!" the auction...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 19, 2009

Evernhams live happily ever after

David Newton

...have happy endings. Let me introduce you to Erin Crocker Evernham. That's right. The once-controversial first couple of NASCAR is married. Ray Evernham and Erin Crocker exchanged vows Wednesday night in a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 27, 2009

Mayfield's July 6 test positive for meth

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR says Jeremy Mayfield has again tested positive for methamphetamine and wants the federal judge who lifted the driver's drug suspension to reinstate the ban.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

Mayfield failed Richmond drug test

David Newton, ESPN.com

Sprint Cup driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield was suspended indefinitely from all NASCAR sanctioned events after failing NASCAR's substance abuse policy.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2009

Grassroots racin' alive and well

David Newton, ESPN.com

Who needs Daytona? Give "retired" racer Ray Evernham a three-eighths-mile dirt track nestled in the hills of Lincoln County, N.C., and watch him soar.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Marlin sterling in Bristol legends race

David Newton, ESPN.com

Saturday Night Special blog

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2009

You already can throw out the script

David Newton, ESPN.com

Before every Sprint Cup season, you expect things will go a certain way. You already can throw out the script for 2009.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Credit where it's due for Letarte

David Newton, ESPN.com

If Steve Letarte takes the blame for Jeff Gordon's woes, shouldn't the crew chief get credit when things are going well?

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009

Crew chiefs scared straight

David Newton, ESPN.com

There's a simple explanation as to why no penalties have been assessed during the first two Cup races: Watchdog NASCAR doesn't take kindly to cheating.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009

A great prelude to the 500

David Newton, ESPN.com

Daytona Duels blog

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009