Is 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, 2009Hamlin races like his job's in jeopardy
Marty Smith, ESPN.comDenny Hamlin has celebrated a number of achievements during his young Cup career. But standing in Victory Lane at his home track in Richmond isn't one of them.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009Papis living the American Dream
Marty Smith, ESPN.comHow important was that eighth-place finish at Watkins Glen to open-wheel castoff Max Papis? It's a giant leap toward fulfilling the promise that he made to his dying father.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009Fans react to Mayfield vs. NASCAR
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThe reaction to the Jeremy Mayfield saga keeps roaring along and filling up Marty Smith's inbox.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009Fast start huge boost for other Busch
Marty Smith, ESPN.comRemember Kurt Busch? You know, the 2004 Sprint Cup champ who vanished off the NASCAR planet in 2008? Well, he's back.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009Sources: Allmendinger in No. 19 Dodge
Marty Smith, ESPN.comAJ Allmendinger is set replace Elliott Sadler in the No. 19 Dodge in 2009, multiple Gillett Evernham Motorsports team sources told ESPN.com on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2008Gordon's using 2008 to set the table for another title run in 2009
Marty Smith, ESPN.comAbsolutely nothing. Sure, the new car has given the four-time Cup champ fits at times, but Jeff Gordon is still one of the top drivers in the Cup garage, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008JJ driving for third straight title; Knaus driven to make sure he gets there
Marty Smith, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson is driving for his third straight Cup title and a spot alongside Cale Yarborough as the only competitors to achieve the feat. JJ's crew chief Chad Knaus is driven to get him there, and to stand alone among his peers, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2008NASCAR typically gets it right ... but not this time
Marty Smith, ESPN.comSo how do you win but finish in 18th place? No obscure details or opaque views can justify what NASCAR did to Regan Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008Stewart's move to Haas likely makes Riggs odd man out -- again
Marty Smith, ESPN.comHow will Tony Stewart's arrival at Haas CNC Racing impact Scott Riggs in 2009? The underrated Riggs could be out of a job -- again, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008DEI says it is not presently seeking buyer
Marty Smith, ESPN.comDale Earnhardt Inc. is not for sale -- right now.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2008High-dollar Cup Series putting the squeeze on low-budget race teams
Marty Smith, ESPN.comSuccess breeds stability in the world of Sprint Cup racing. Without wins and championships -- or a guy named Dale Jr. in your drivers' stable -- good fortune can turn in a hurry, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2008No shortage of copycats in NASCAR garages
Marty Smith, ESPN.comNASCAR is a copycat business. Always has been, writes Marty Smith. If it works for Jack Roush, it's gotta work for Ray Evernham. And Michael Waltrip. And Teresa Earnhardt. Or does it?
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2007Mears OK with being the other guy at Hendrick Motorsports
Marty Smith, ESPN.comDon't worry about Casey Mears, the other Hendrick driver. Being teammates with Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson -- and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in '08 -- has its advantages, Marty Smith writes in Door-To-Door.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007The view from 'rock bottom' not a good one for Mayfield
Marty Smith, ESPN.comJeremy Mayfield said he's hit rock bottom in 2007. The good news in that? He can only go up from there, writes Marty Smith in Door-To-Door.
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