Montoya the man of the Miami moment
David Newton, ESPN.comThis weekend belongs to Jimmie Johnson and the championship Chase, but Miami belongs to Juan Pablo Montoya. It's a different vibe, and Montoya taps into it as no other driver can.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Halloween at Dega: Enter at own risk
David Newton, ESPN.comThe "big one" at Talladega Superspeedway can be downright frightening. But the real horror show is found in the Dega infield, where creatures lurk and dark thoughts prevail.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009New crew chief for underachieving Busch
David Newton...of races the past two seasons, but when it comes to...Nothing against Addington. Twelve wins in two seasons would be cause...Busch has the talent to stand as tall in the Cup...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009Did Tom Logano cross the line at Fontana?
David Newton...he had to stand in line for a single-event pass for Sunday's Cup race. It was an inconvenience that Tom may have to deal with the rest of the season, but only an...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009Waltrip meets with Patrick on 2010
David Newton, ESPN.comAdd Michael Waltrip Racing to the list of NASCAR suitors for IndyCar Series star Danica Patrick for 2010.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009Reward consistency ... add intensity
David Newton, ESPN.comHere's a thought: Why not reward the regular-season champ with a 50-point bonus at the start of the Chase? History says the points leader heading into the playoff could use a little help.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009Is Atlanta race safe? No guarantees
David Newton, ESPN.comFinally, the Labor Day race is back in the South. But will Atlanta lose a race if a big crowd doesn't materialize Sunday? Maybe, maybe not, and track owner Bruton Smith isn't about to tip his hand.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009Mind games between Vickers and Kyle?
David Newton, ESPN.comMaybe Brian Vickers said he's sad for rival Kyle Busch because of a genuine difference in philosophy. Or maybe he's just playing mind games at Bristol.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2009Economy means getting creative
David Newton, ESPN.comIt's about fans in seats for NASCAR, but that's proving to be a struggle in this economy. As the sport heads to perennial sellout Bristol, promoters are doing something they haven't had to do in a long time, and that's really promote.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009Backflip sighting at Michigan?
David Newton, ESPN.comIt's been a long time since we've seen Carl Edwards perform a backflip after a Cup race. Will the preseason favorite's luck change for Sunday's Carfax 400 at Michigan?
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009When it comes to nitro, Burton knows better
David Newton...Trade and Tryon streets with an index finger in each ear. We all looked pretty silly, especially...back into the top three in points this season. Had Burton been Tony Stewart he would have...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 05, 2009Should NASCAR leave the Brickyard?
David Newton, ESPN.comIt's far from the best racing in NASCAR, and attendance will take a hit this year. Is the Brickyard a must-race for stock cars? Without question, when you add up the positives.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2009Here are some must-dos at Indy
David Newton, ESPN.comYou want to know what it takes to win at Indy? Five not-so-simple things will give the driver who accomplishes them a leg up on the competition.
Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009Nationwide Series at a crossroads
David Newton, ESPN.comMuch of the glitz is gone in the once-prosperous Nationwide Series. In these tough economic times, what lies ahead for a series still searching for an identity?
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009Truex finds a home, not a fixer-upper
David Newton, ESPN.comIt would have been hard to imagine Martin Truex Jr. joining Michael Waltrip Racing a year ago. It's hard to overstate the rise of MWR in 2009, or the struggles Truex will leave behind in 2010.
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