8 Results for track

NASCAR eyes more 2-day weekends

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR is exploring the possibility of more two-day weekends for 2010 in an effort to help organizations save money.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Others don't force separate test sites

David Newton, ESPN.com

One of the primary issues Jeremy Mayfield's attorneys are using to get their suspended client back on the track would not hold up in the National Football League or the Olympics.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

There are some NASCAR fans in New York, but you have to look for them

David Newton, ESPN.com

A check around town will quickly tell you NASCAR is not on the front burner -- or any burner -- of New York sports. But there are fans to be found and though they might be troubled by the sport's status here, champion Jimmie Johnson takes it all in stride, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008

Don't bet on it? Vegas has spoken, and JJ will be your champion

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson is the Sprint Cup champion. OK, it hasn't actually happened yet, but Las Vegas oddsmakers are so confident, they've taken the championship proposition off the board, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 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

NASCAR playing catch-up when it comes to driver compensation

David Newton, ESPN.com

Stock car drivers raced for 10 bucks and a case of beer in the old days. Today they have million-dollar motor homes and private jets. What happened?

Story | Conversation | November 06, 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

NASCAR luminaries agree things still looking up

David Newton, ESPN.com

Bright lights are shining in the biggest city and NASCAR Nation is soaking it up. But has the sport peaked? Drivers and officials are confident the answer is no, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2006