Which drivers intimidate now? Nobody's Earnhardt, but there are scary ones
David Newton, ESPN.comScary drivers in NASCAR? Goes with the territory. And though there is no Intimidator these days, there are plenty of drivers -- and for different reasons -- you would hate to see in the rearview, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008Menard brings driving skill, built-in sponsor to Yates for 2009
David Newton, ESPN.comPaul Menard will bring Menards, a chain of home improvement stores begun by Menard's father, with him from Dale Earnhardt Inc. when he moves to Yates Racing in 2009.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008Kyle Busch and Earnhardt have a little get together
David Newton, ESPN.com...the crew chief for Kasey Kahne, was furious after one pit stop Sunday, saying he believed Travis Kvapil had blocked Kahne's exit from pit road. Conspiracy theorists will read a little more into...
Page | ConversationWith Ganassi pulling the plug on a team, question remains: Will it get worse?
David Newton, ESPN.comIf lack of sponsorship killed Chip Ganassi's No. 40 team -- as the owner claimed Tuesday -- the question now is how much worse will NASCAR's economic woes get, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2008Ford flexing plenty of muscle in the Sprint Cup garage
David Newton, ESPN.comFord found itself in an unenviable position early in 2007: breathing the exhaust fumes of Chevrolet. What a difference a year makes, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | April 18, 2008Old friends Roush and White spark war of words over cheating
David Newton, ESPN.comFor two guys who used to be friends, the accusations of cheating volleyed between Ford team owner Jack Roush and Toyota Racing Development GM Lee White sure turned ugly in a hurry, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008With sponsors harder to convince, teams having to get creative
David Newton, ESPN.comWith money and sponsorship strains showing up across NASCAR, teams are getting creative and evaluating costs to stay on the track, writes David Newton.
Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008Roush Fenway Racing carrying the Ford flag in united front
David Newton, ESPN.comFord teams in the Sprint Cup Series are showing a united front in 2008. Roush Fenway Racing has taken Yates Racing under its wing, writes David Newton, and the one-car Wood Brothers operation may not be too far behind.
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2008RYR hoping Kvapil will continue successful tradition of No. 28
David Newton, ESPN.comRobert Yates Racing will resurrect the No. 28 next season with driver Travis Kvapil.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2007Kerr added to Waltrip Racing roster as crew chief
David Newton, ESPN.comFrank Kerr will replace Larry Carter as crew chief for David Reutimann at Michael Waltrip Racing.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "travis kvapil" make the list?