RPM closes in on merger with Yates
David Newton, ESPN.comRichard Petty Motorsports driver Elliott Sadler will drive a Yates Racing Ford in next weekend's Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009What the NHRA has that NASCAR doesn't
David Newton...five in Funny Car and made it all the way to the final before losing to teammate Robert Hight. There isn't an African-American or a woman in NASCAR's top series, Sprint Cup...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009Four-wide exhibitions steal the show
David Newton, ESPN.comIf you wanted to see the future of the NHRA, it was on display Sunday at zMax Dragway outside Charlotte. How do you describe four-lane nitro-powered racing? Pretty bitchin'.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2009Force vs. Pedregon moves the meter
David Newton, ESPN.comIt'd take a pretty big story to upstage a victory by Ashley Force Hood at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. John Force's toe-to-toe run-in with Tony Pedregon was such a story.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009Fine line between teamwork, cheating
David Newton, ESPN.comHow far would you go to help a teammate make the Chase? Throw a race? Take out another driver? The regular-season finale at Richmond could get very interesting.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009It's time to make winning count in all three series
David Newton, ESPN.com...Robert Laberge/Getty Images) Imagine how crazy things might get if it was win and you're in...
Page | ConversationPenske: Chrysler support will continue
David Newton, ESPN.comRoger Penske denied on Saturday a report that Chrysler will pull its support from NASCAR after this season.
Story | Conversation | May 02, 2009Chrysler committed to Sprint Cup
David Newton, ESPN.comChrysler remains committed to the Sprint Cup series despite Thursday's announcement it will file for bankruptcy protection and form a partnership with Italian automaker Fiat SpA.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2009Waltrip team getting it right in 2009
David Newton, ESPN.comIt's hard to imagine a team in lower spirits than Michael Waltrip Racing was after last year's spring Texas race. It's almost as hard to imagine a team making such a stunning turnaround in one year.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009Crew chiefs scared straight
David Newton, ESPN.comThere'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, 2009Passion still fierce for a NASCAR great
David Newton, ESPN.comJack Roush has accomplished about everything he can as a Sprint Cup team owner … everything but a Daytona 500 title.
Story | Conversation | February 09, 2009Hamlin eager to take on leadership role
David Newton, ESPN.comTony Stewart's departure in 2008 left a sizable leadership void at Joe Gibbs Racing. Say hello to the new elder statesman at JGR: Denny Hamlin.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009Sadler upbeat, still behind 19's wheel
David Newton, ESPN.comElliott Sadler has more pressing issues to worry about than the lawsuit he threatened to file if Gillett Evernham Motorsports didn't keep him in the No. 19 Dodge this season. Like how to replace his passport.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009Baldwin says time is right to start team
David Newton, ESPN.comIn a tough economic climate with Sprint Cup teams falling by the wayside, Tommy Baldwin has decided to start one.
Story | Conversation | January 06, 2009View from atop the pit box offers Cup drivers a bird's-eye perspective
David Newton, ESPN.comWhat do you get when Cup drivers act as crew chiefs for wide-eyed contest winners trying to turns laps at super-fast Lowe's Motor Speedway? The need for speed, writes David Newton.
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