No-bump rule frustrates fans, drivers
David Newton, ESPN.comNASCAR's 11th-hour announcement that it would not tolerate bump drafting in the turns of Sunday's Amp Energy 500 drew widespread criticism in the garage -- and on the Internet.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Drafting at Talledega to be monitored
David Newton, ESPN.comThe first and maybe even second, third or fourth car to cross the finish line in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega may not be declared the winner if NASCAR rules an advantage was gained by bump drafting or pushing through the final turn.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009At the end of the day, it's still Talladega
David Newton, ESPN.comYou can decrease horsepower and raise the catch fence, but you can't remove the danger element from Talladega Superspeedway. At the end of the day, it's still Talladega.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 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, 2009Sorry, Denny: JJ's still the story
David Newton, ESPN.comDenny Hamlin won the Sprint Cup race Sunday at Martinsville, but the real winner was Jimmie Johnson, who's threatening to blow up the 2009 Chase … again.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009Busch may get new crew chief in '10
David Newton, ESPN.comJGR is looking at several things to improve the performance of Kyle Busch's team, including the possibility of replacing crew chief Steve Addington.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009JJ just a part ... but a very big part
David Newton, ESPN.comIs Jimmie Johnson a product of the system at Hendrick Motorsports or is the three-time defending Sprint Cup champ just that good? The debate continues ...
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009Random thoughts from a recliner at Duke Hospital
David Newton...part of a project to earn his Eagle Scout award. I suggested hooking him up with Tony Stewart, who has teamed with sponsor Office Depot to provide book bags for the needy around the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009Montoya's dry humor good on a wet day
David Newton, ESPN.comOne of NASCAR's better-kept secrets is Juan Pablo Montoya's sense of humor. From an owner who wants to hit him to his wide-eyed news conference Thursday, it's just what a dreary day needed.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Johnson's quest for No. 4 right on track
David Newton, ESPN.comAP Photo/Mark J. Terrill Three-time defending Sprint Cup champ Jimmie Johnson is the man to beat in 2009 ... again. If NASCAR doesn't want Jim...
Page | ConversationWaltrip 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, 2009It's Johnson's title to lose
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson still trails Mark Martin in the Chase standings, but the defending three-time Cup champ has all the momentum after his fifth win in 16 races at the Monster Mile.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2009Wild crash 'scared the heck' out of Logano
David Newton...Gordon also avoided injuries even though their machines were trashed. It could have been disastrous for Tony Stewart's hopes of a third title. The 2002 and 2005 champion inadvertently got into the back...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 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, 2009Martin's extension sets off flurry of weird scenarios
David Newton...two years in the Truck and Nationwide Series for Kevin Harvick Inc., with an assist from Tony Stewart. In 2011, Stewart will have expanded to four teams with Kevin Harvick, who will leave Richard...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 18, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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