Darnell to replace Labonte for 7 races
Marty Smith, ESPNYates Racing will replace 2000 Cup champion Bobby Labonte in its No. 96 Ford with Roush Fenway Nationwide Series driver Erik Darnell.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009Bottom line: We love a dominator
Marty Smith, ESPN.comGolf has Tiger Woods. Tennis has Rafael Nadal. Would having a dominant driver -- say, Kyle Busch -- be so bad for NASCAR? Hardly.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009With Labonte, Yates suddenly a player
Marty Smith, ESPN.comKeep an eye on Bobby Labonte. He may not challenge Jimmie and Carl for a Cup title, but don't be surprised to see him in Victory Lane.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2009The Carl & Kyle Show at Bristol exactly what NASCAR needs these days
Marty Smith, ESPN.comPenalize Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch for their postrace dust-up at Bristol? Hardly. Edwards and Busch gave NASCAR Nation exactly what it needs, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008NASCAR ain't perfect, but it's pretty darn good
Marty Smith, ESPN.comIs NASCAR perfect? Far from it. But it ain't that bad either, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008Kahne played by the rules, so give him some credit
Marty Smith, ESPN.comWhy are critics blasting Kasey Kahne's victory in the All-Star Challenge? They shouldn't be. Kahne just played by the rules, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008High-dollar Cup Series putting the squeeze on low-budget race teams
Marty Smith, ESPN.comSuccess breeds stability in the world of Sprint Cup racing. Without wins and championships -- or a guy named Dale Jr. in your drivers' stable -- good fortune can turn in a hurry, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2008Doug Yates forging his own way without Dad by his side
Marty Smith, ESPN.comForgive Doug Yates for feeling a little restless as NASCAR braces for 2008. For the first time in his life, he doesn't have dear ol' Dad calling the shots, writes Marty Smith.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008Mears OK with being the other guy at Hendrick Motorsports
Marty Smith, ESPN.comDon't worry about Casey Mears, the other Hendrick driver. Being teammates with Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson -- and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in '08 -- has its advantages, Marty Smith writes in Door-To-Door.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007Kvapil surprised to hear his future's in 88 Yates Ford
Marty Smith, ESPN.comDoug Yates joined Jack Roush in telling Travis Kvapil his future was in the No. 88 Yates Ford.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2007Top-35 rule coming under fire in Cup's new era
Marty Smith, ESPN.comIs the top-35 rule still viable in Nextel Cup's new era? Marty Smith goes Door-To-Door to find out who is for it, who is against it and why.
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