Economic slowdown has Cup drivers rethinking their spending habits
David Newton, ESPN.comAverage Joe ain't the only one feeling the economic pinch. From jet-pooling to selling their motorized toys, millionaire Sprint Cup drivers are looking for ways to curb their spending, too, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008Hypothetically speaking, who would you want driving for your Cup team?
David Newton, ESPN.comLet's say you're starting your own Sprint Cup team in 2009. Who would you want driving your team's flagship race car? We know the man Junior Johnson and Cale Yarborough would pick. Their No. 1 choice might surprise you, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008Regan Smith has rookie of the year trophy, but no driving job for 2009
David Newton, ESPN.comWinning the Sprint Cup rookie of the year award was a dream come true for Regan Smith. Being unemployed? That wasn't part of the plan, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Odds and ends from Homestead
David NewtonHOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Tony Stewart looked as though he might go out with a bang on Sunday in his final race...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2008It's a wrap: Edwards wins race, but JJ locks up third straight Cup title
David Newton, ESPN.comHomestead blog Sunday
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008Where Johnson ends up among NASCAR greats yet to be determined
David Newton, ESPN.comJust where does three-time champion Jimmie Johnson fit in with the all-time greats of NASCAR? The sky's the limit, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008Chase championship still JJ's to lose ... and he still could lose it
David Newton, ESPN.comThink Jimmie Johnson is a lock to win his third straight Cup title? In the wild and wacky world of NASCAR, anything can happen, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008Gibson, Hutchens settle new roles with at Stewart-Haas
David Newton, ESPN.comTony Gibson has finalized a deal to become the crew chief for Ryan Newman at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2009 and he hopes to bring with him the rest of his No. 8 crew from Dale Earnhardt Inc.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Stewart parting with JGR after Sunday the end of something special
David Newton, ESPN.comTony Stewart's 10 seasons at Joe Gibbs Racing weren't always fun, but they were wildly successful. Stewart himself isn't ready to reflect on that, but plenty of members of the JGR family are already willing to tell the tale, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Sorry, Carl and Kyle -- JJ is NASCAR's driver of the year, hands down
David Newton, ESPN.comThree straight Cup titles trump anything Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch have accomplished in 2008. Driver of the year? David Newton says it's gotta be Jimmie Johnson -- period.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008Get a tire on board? I guess someone's tried
David Newton...nut. So maybe a tire is not out of the question. Or maybe they are like Tony Stewart and have something against Goodyear. As for tools and fuel additives, perhaps they expect crew guys...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2008Which drivers intimidate now? Nobody's Earnhardt, but there are scary ones
David Newton, ESPN.comScary drivers in NASCAR? Goes with the territory. And though there is no Intimidator these days, there are plenty of drivers -- and for different reasons -- you would hate to see in the rearview, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008Why watch Atlanta? The drivers can tell you it's worth it
David Newton, ESPN.comThe World Series is on, and so are a bunch of NFL games. Why watch Sunday's Cup race at Atlanta? We'll let the drivers make their case, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008Busch says new tire lost grip after eight laps in test, but says surface to blame
David Newton, ESPN.comTony Stewart was frustrated because Goodyear's harder-than-normal compound that made handling near impossible at Atlanta in the spring. Kyle Busch doesn't believe the softer compound that will be used in Sunday's race will make a huge difference.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008Just so there's no misunderstandings, Edwards far from giving up
David Newton, ESPN.comCarl Edwards believes he's misunderstood, and so do a lot of the people around him. Things that aren't in question? His relentless drive for success and his sincerity when he says he still has a shot at the title, writes David Newton.
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