Martin so close, yet so far … again
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comThe math says Mark Martin is still in contention for his first Sprint Cup championship. The reality? The best Martin likely can do is finish second -- for the fifth time in his career.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Talladega the great equalizer? Not for JJ
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comStill think Sunday's Cup race at Talladega -- the world's largest roulette wheel -- is the Chase field's best chance to derail three-time defending champ Jimmie Johnson? You kiddin'?
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009Martinsville offers high-octane made-for-TV racing
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comAP Photo/Steve Helber They don't call Martinsville Speedway "The Paper Clip" for nothing. One thing you can't call Martinsville Speedway is a c...
Page | ConversationPearson's plight could be bad news for Johnson
Ed HintonCONCORD, N.C. -- This is about consensus disrespect for greatness, which is a chronic neurosis with NASCAR and its following. Never has there been a ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009Gordon's runner-up effort lost in Stewart's hoopla
Ed Hinton, ESPN.com...this Chase, as Jeff Gordon's great turning point, his moment of launch. Gordon was catching Tony Stewart by a hefty tenth of a second a lap in the waning minutes of Sunday's...
Page | ConversationChase time is Jimmie's time
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comIt happens every autumn: The Yankees make a pennant run. Brett Favre makes another NFL start. And Jimmie Johnson makes his annual push for a Sprint Cup title.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009Best storyline? A JJ four-peat
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comSix stories in the 2009 Chase would resonate in both the motorsports community and the mainstream public. But only one outcome would truly rock NASCAR's world.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009Finally, some breathing room for Martin
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comAP Photo/Tony Ding With four wins so far in 2009, Mark Martin is the No. 1 seed in the...
Page | ConversationFinally, Petty back in the hunt
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comRichard Petty hasn't so much as sniffed a championship in three decades. But the old boy is on the scent again, thanks to "circumstances" and a driver named Kasey Kahne.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009With Danica, expect more guts than glitz
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comCount on this if Danica Patrick goes NASCAR racing in 2010 as expected: Guts -- not glitz nor glamour -- will define the IndyCar darling's venture in full-bodied stock cars.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2009Kahne bolsters Chase chances
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comDon't call Kasey Kahne a bubble boy any longer. Kahne jumped five spots in the standings -- and solidified his Chase hopes -- after winning under the lights Saturday at Atlanta.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2009Source: Danica to try NASCAR in '10
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comDanica Patrick will "all but certainly" be in NASCAR in 2010, but won't give up IndyCar racing and will limit next year's activity to the Nationwide Series and Trucks, according to a source very close to the situation.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2009Good ol' Atlanta a true Chase preview
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comYou want a great reason to watch Sunday's race at Atlanta? It may just be the best Chase preview we could have.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2009Bristol finish shows why Martin sleeps easily at night
Ed Hinton, ESPN.com(Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) At the very least, Mark Martin (5) filled the rearview of Kyle Busch on Saturday night at Bristol. Mark Martin co...
Page | ConversationBe happy, NASCAR Nation: Life is good
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comThe car stinks. Junior stinks. Kyle Busch stinks. Blah, blah, blah, blah and blah. Rejoice, NASCAR Nation: Things are looking up, and here are 20 reasons why.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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