16 Results for track

Want Air Johnsons? You're outta luck

David Newton, ESPN.com

He 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?

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Halloween at Dega: Enter at own risk

David Newton, ESPN.com

The "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, 2009

Good for RPM, great for NASCAR

David Newton, ESPN.com

The coolest part of Kasey Kahne's Cup series win at Infineon Raceway? Seeing Richard Petty back in Victory Lane.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009

In light of Mayfield, drivers want list

David Newton, ESPN.com

Ryan Newman wants to know what drug Jeremy Mayfield has been indefinitely suspended for and a list of all drugs that he could be tested for in the future.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009

Montoya showing patience and results

David Newton, ESPN.com

Patience may be a virtue, but it hasn't always been Juan Pablo Montoya's strong suit. But 2009 may be a different story, and results on the track appear to show it.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Bubble-wrap suit not bad idea for injury-prone JJ

David Newton

...happy, just saying hello in the car," Johnson said during Thursday's media day event outside the track. Johnson cut the finger trying to punch a hole in his fire suit for a cooling tube...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 05, 2009

NASCAR fans' palates turning more sophisticated, at least in Sonoma

David Newton, ESPN.com

Words like bouquet and buttery are becoming as recognized as sway bars and splitters at Sprint Cup races these days. Has NASCAR abandoned its moonshiner roots for a more sophisticated wine-and-cheese crowd? Only in Sonoma, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2008

Reflections in the sun

David Newton

...the pool than at a NASCAR event, although a few more people are shirtless poolside than the track. Only a few, though. • Why aren't people here making a big deal about Danica...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 21, 2008

Will Fike's revelation about drug use prompt NASCAR to take action?

David Newton, ESPN.com

Will Aaron Fike's revelation that he used heroin on race days prompt NASCAR to reexamine its drug-testing policy? It should, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008

Dale Jarrett's last ride bringing flood of memories

David Newton, ESPN.com

Dale Jarrett has known for months that Bristol would be his last NASCAR points race, but that fact didn't really set in until now, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2008

What you see is what you get in reigning Cup champ Johnson

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson never got into this thing wanting to become the greatest personality in NASCAR. Now, becoming the greatest driver ... that's another story, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008

Junior buzz casts shadow on Daytona pole-sitter Johnson

David Newton, ESPN.com

Reigning Cup champ Jimmie Johnson won the pole for the 2008 Daytona 500, but the buzz at the track Sunday was all about Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s debut win for Hendrick Motorsports, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | February 10, 2008

Need for speed? Biffle satisfies the urge where the eagles soar

David Newton, ESPN.com

Some Cup drivers play golf in their down time. Others go hunting. Greg Biffle? He fires up his one-blade Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopter and gets lost in the rich, blue Carolina skies, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2007

Should drivers face random testing? NASCAR says no

David Newton, ESPN.com

There's nothing wrong with NASCAR's drug-testing policy, spokesman Jim Hunter says. Others disagree, saying NASCAR needs to get tough before someone gets killed, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2007

Montoya the golfer? Yep, he's aggressive, too

David Newton, ESPN.com

What can you learn about Juan Pablo Montoya in a round of golf? The Colombian NASCAR rookie is as aggressive -- if not more profane -- on the course as on the track, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2007