What a ride: How JJ won the Cup
David Newton, ESPN.comIt started at New Hampshire and ended at Homestead-Miami. The crowning moment of the 10-race Chase for the Cup? A fourth straight title for a guy named Jimmie Johnson.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Johnson wants to win and win
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson's hoping to give NASCAR fans something they've only seen once in the modern era. That's to win the championship and the last race of the season, too.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009Danger lurking in Johnson's rearview
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson got taken out at Texas. It could happen again at Phoenix. Which drivers should the three-time defending champ try to avoid?
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009NASCAR takes engines for evaluation
David Newton, ESPN.comNASCAR impounded the engines of 11 cars from Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway to be taken to the Research and Development Center in North Carolina for evaluation.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2009Montoya to Danica: 'It's going to take time'
David NewtonJuan Pablo Montoya didn't mince words when asked what IRL star Danica Patrick faced if she jumped to NASCAR in 2010. "Danica, I think she's got the ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 27, 2009JJ will take a fast car over fuel mileage any day
David Newton, ESPN.com(AP Photo/Chuck Burton) Jimmie Johnson, center, and Chad Knaus, right, have the 48 car humming -- and sputtering. Crew chief Chad Knaus was feat...
Page | ConversationPenske says he's set with Dodge deal
David Newton, ESPN.comTeam owner Roger Penske has no plans to move Saturn into the Sprint Cup series, saying Sunday he plans to stick with Dodge for at least the remaining three years of his contract with the manufacturer.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2009Current lack of power prompts tryout
David Newton, ESPN.comRichard Petty Motorsports plans to switch to the new Dodge engine in time for the May 31 race at Dover, vice president of race operations Robbie Loomis said Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009Owner/driver Stewart way ahead of schedule
David Newton, ESPN.com(AP Photo/Paul Connors) Tony Stewart couldn't quite reach Mark Martin on Saturday, but he's closing in on a trip to Victory Lane. CHARLOTTE, N.C...
Page | ConversationTop 35 spots guaranteed to start
David Newton, ESPN.comMark Martin won't have to qualify on speed next week at Martinsville. Neither will Joey Logano, although a blown engine late in Sunday's race at Bristol Motor Speedway made him a candidate. Ryan Newman is off the proverbial bubble as well.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2009Martin, Newman headlining those sweating out top 35
David Newton, ESPN.com...at Atlanta Motor Speedway and is third in points, he'd be equally happy to see Sam Hornish Jr. (31st) and David Stremme (26th) solidly in the top 35. Tony Stewart can't be pleased...
Page | ConversationJunior fans can start to panic
David Newton...the five drivers from 30th to 35th a year ago were David Ragan, Hamlin, Robby Gordon, Sam Hornish Jr., Jeremy Mayfield and Dario Franchitti. Hamlin made the Chase, Ragan finished 13th, Gordon 31st and Hornish...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 27, 2009Penske power up with new Dodge engine
David Newton...call, but at California the Penske teams finished fifth (Kurt Busch), 13th (David Stremme) and 23rd (Sam Hornish Jr.) with the new engine. That's an average finish of 13.6. The RPM teams finished...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 25, 2009Hornish now qualified for first 5 races
David Newton, ESPN.comBill Davis has become a minority owner of the team now known as Penske Championship Racing, a move giving Sam Hornish Jr. points that will guarantee him a spot in the season's first five races.
Story | Conversation | February 04, 2009The pressure's on these bubble boys
David Newton, ESPN.comEven Dale Earnhardt Jr. can find himself on the bubble. No, he won't lose his day job if he doesn't win a race in 2009. But those title hopes are fading fast.
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