Stewart uses roots to stay grounded
Marty Smith, ESPN.comTony Stewart stormed -- nearly literally -- onto the NASCAR stage 11 years ago. How different is he now as an owner and driver from how he was then? His home in Indiana holds some clues.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009NASCAR's Heisman would go to JJ
Marty Smith, ESPN.comSure, Jimmie Johnson would have to be the winner of a NASCAR Heisman -- we'll call it the Petty Trophy -- but who else would belong at the banquet?
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009JJ, Brady share common ground
Marty Smith, ESPN.comFrom "Balloon Boy" to three-time defending Cup champ Jimmie Johnson to Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady, Marty Smith's got the NASCAR world -- and beyond -- covered.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009Regular-season leader needs big reward
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarty Smith is riled up. Why? It's the Chase, and more particularly the way it penalizes the guy who led after 26 weeks, but suddenly is equal to -- or behind -- 11 drivers he stomped for seven months.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009Hendrick does it all … except take credit
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWith his eight Sprint Cup championships and 185 Cup series victories, nothing, it seems, is beyond the grasp of Rick Hendrick. Except, perhaps, taking credit for his empire.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009Is racing for free dedicated enough?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comReed Sorenson and his agent hear the talk, the questions about the driver's desire. How driven is he? Well, he's racing right now for free.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009Ambrose not hanging head over loss
Marty Smith, ESPN.comMarcos Ambrose has little to show for three years of Montreal dominance in the Nationwide Series. He has plenty to be proud of in his rookie year in Sprint Cup, though.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Cancer no match for 'Hoss'
Marty Smith, ESPN.comJoe Karasinski wasn't prepared to hear the three words that changed his life in February 2008: "You have cancer." But the gas man for the No. 99 Ford was prepared to beat it. And he did.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009Start-and-park owners are businessmen
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWhat can NASCAR do about the so-called start-and-park teams in Sprint Cup? Until a shift in philosophy occurs ... grin and bear it.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009A change in philosophy means rebirth for McMurray
Marty Smith, ESPN.comJamie McMurray is starting to show the kind of results for Roush Fenway Racing that have been expected of him. How is he accomplishing it? A major change in attitude, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008Franchitti back where he belongs
Marty Smith, ESPN.comThe biggest lesson Dario Franchitti learned from his ill-timed, adversity-filled foray into NASCAR? The 2007 IndyCar Series champ and 500 winner still has plenty to prove.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2009NASCAR has a point to prove
Marty Smith, ESPN.comDon't let the 2008 tire debacle at Indy fool you. The Allstate 400 at the Brickyard is still must-see TV -- especially if you're a Tony Stewart fan.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 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, 2009Restart rule reenergizes Sonoma
Marty Smith, ESPN.comHigh drama and nail-biting action at a road course race? Thanks to the new double-file restart rule, Sunday's Cup race at Sonoma didn't disappoint.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009How about new man Newman?
Marty Smith, ESPN.comIt's a real random six this go around, but Ryan Newman, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart, Michael Waltrip and the car business stands out this week.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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