Let the debate end? It should, but it won't
David Newton...NASCAR drivers work just as hard to hone their skill as athletes in football, baseball, basketball and track. The hand-eye coordination, concentration and strength it takes to maneuver 3,500 pounds of machine around...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009Eury happy getting Danica ready
David Newton, ESPN.comTony Eury Jr. has seen his share of media circuses as the former crew chief for cousin Dale Earnhardt Jr. So what does Eury think about tutoring Danica Patrick? He's loving life.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009Rain cuts Danica's day short
David Newton, ESPN.comThe Danica Patrick stock car era officially began at about 2 p.m. on Friday and lasted five full laps before rain cut short the first day of her three-day test.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009Of Danica, stilettos, lobsters and tears
David Newton...10,000 fans buy a low-end $25 ticket. That's an additional $250,000 in the track's pocket. Cha-ching. Cha-ching. Yes, Gappens gets it. He understands the value Patrick could bring...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009Kurt Busch names Addington crew chief
David Newton, ESPN.comSteve Addington, who was released as the crew chief for Kyle Busch late in the 2009 Sprint Cup season, was named the crew chief for Kyle's brother, Kurt.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009NASCAR's Hunter in the fight of his life
David Newton, ESPN.comJim Hunter has extinguished a number of volatile situations as NASCAR's public relations extraordinaire. Today he faces his biggest test yet: lung cancer.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Patrick signs with JR Motorsports
David Newton, ESPN.comIndyCar Series star Danica Patrick made official on Tuesday plans to drive a partial Nationwide Series schedule for JR Motorsports in 2010.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Patrick finalizes IndyCar sponsor deal
David Newton, ESPN.comDanica Patrick confirmed a sponsor deal to drive an IndyCar for the next three years on Monday -- and her plans to drive a part-time schedule for JR Motorsports in NASCAR's Nationwide Series in 2010 remain on track as well.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Knaus: 'This is my time'
David Newton, ESPN.comChad Knaus is on track to become one of the greatest crew chiefs of all time, perhaps the greatest. One thing we know for sure: He already is the most committed.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009What a ride: How JJ won the Cup
David Newton, ESPN.comIt 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, 2009Rivalries a fun sideshow to JJ's 4-peat
David Newton, ESPN.comGo figure. The 2009 NASCAR season ends just as the real fun begins. Now we have to wait until February for Denny Hamlin's title run and the rematch between Tony Stewart and Juan Pablo Montoya.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Johnson wants to win and win
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson's hoping to give NASCAR fans something they've only seen once in the modern era. That's to win the championship and the last race of the season, too.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009Montoya the man of the Miami moment
David Newton, ESPN.comThis weekend belongs to Jimmie Johnson and the championship Chase, but Miami belongs to Juan Pablo Montoya. It's a different vibe, and Montoya taps into it as no other driver can.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Gordon not retiring any time soon
David Newton, ESPN.comFour-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon will drive through at least the 2013 season for Hendrick Motorsports, team owner Rick Hendrick said.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Want Air Johnsons? You're outta luck
David Newton, ESPN.comHe has the looks. He's articulate. He has three Sprint Cup titles and is closing in on a fourth. So why aren't the advertisers beating down Jimmie Johnson's door?
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