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What a ride: How JJ won the Cup

David Newton, ESPN.com

It started at New Hampshire and ended at Homestead-Miami. The crowning moment of the 10-race Chase for the Cup? A fourth straight title for a guy named Jimmie Johnson.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Drafting at Talledega to be monitored

David Newton, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Aggressive drivers face stiffer scrutiny

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR plans to crack down on aggressive driving and bump drafting, particularly in a two-car breakaway that has become a new phenomenon with the new car, in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

At the end of the day, it's still Talladega

David Newton, ESPN.com

You 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, 2009

Here's your chance to sponsor a Cup car

David Newton

...name and is guaranteed to be in the field. Maybe you can figure it out based on...could keep a car and driver on the track that might have to be parked thanks to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

It's Johnson's title to lose

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jimmie 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, 2009

Dover is already crazy, and the race is yet to come

David Newton

...in a tire test at Dover even though the test occurred a month before the 12-driver field was set. Brian Vickers said the best way to make pit road safer is to get rid...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 26, 2009

Reward consistency ... add intensity

David Newton, ESPN.com

Here'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, 2009

Johnson says safety was at issue

David Newton, ESPN.com

Three-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson says NASCAR should have called a caution earlier on the last lap of Sunday's Chase opener at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009

Lane choice critical for restarts

David Newton, ESPN.com

Not only will double-file restarts shake up the Chase for the Sprint Cup -- they'll also decide the 2009 champion.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Stewart can't be happy with things as Chase starts

David Newton

...Hamlin felt to finally win on his home track Saturday night. The emotions that Hamlin (a native...from the pole to the back of the field -- he won. But the last four races haven...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Momentum now on Hamlin's side

David Newton, ESPN.com

Want a dark horse for the Chase? Look no further than Denny Hamlin, who shook up the Sprint Cup power structure with his dominating victory Saturday night at Richmond.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009

Edwards: Foot won't hinder racing

David Newton, ESPN.com

Carl Edwards still needs crutches to get around the Sprint Cup garage, but he's not concerned that the broken right foot will hinder him inside the car.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Chase bigger than any one driver now

David Newton, ESPN.com

There was a time when Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s missing the Chase sent panic through NASCAR. The Chase has grown bigger than any one driver, but there's still some hand-wringing going on.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009

Atlanta sets up crazy regular-season finale at Richmond

David Newton, ESPN.com

...appeared ready to fall out of the top 12 who will race for the championship when the field is set following this weekend's race at Richmond International Raceway. Kenseth fell as far back as...

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