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Why watch Atlanta? The drivers can tell you it's worth it

David Newton, ESPN.com

The World Series is on, and so are a bunch of NFL games. Why watch Sunday's Cup race at Atlanta? We'll let the drivers make their case, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008

Busch's 2008 accomplishments overshadowed by postseason fade route

David Newton, ESPN.com

Think folks will remember what Kyle Busch accomplished in 2008? Without a doubt … but for all the wrong reasons, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Chase shake-up at Charlotte probably won't be the last

David Newton, ESPN.com

What have we learned five races into the 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup? That no lead is safe, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2008

Keeping four stars happy a job Hendrick ready to tackle in 2009

David Newton, ESPN.com

Rick Hendrick's 2009 lineup may be the Dream Team it appears to be. Or maybe balancing the needs of Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mark Martin will be Hendrick's worst nightmare, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008

Indy spectacle not the only must-see show on Sunday

David Newton, ESPN.com

We know there's a big race happening Sunday at Indy, but there's a pretty good show on tap in Charlotte, too, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008

NASCAR still searching for its Danica Patrick

David Newton, ESPN.com

Danica Patrick's historic victory in Japan last week was a major triumph for the publicity-starved IndyCar Series. If only NASCAR could discover its version of Danica, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008

Should postrace disqualification set precedence for NASCAR's top series?

David Newton, ESPN.com

NASCAR stripped Peyton Sellers of his season-opening Camping World Series victory because his car failed inspection -- one of the rare times that a driver has been disqualified for a postrace violation.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008

Ford flexing plenty of muscle in the Sprint Cup garage

David Newton, ESPN.com

Ford 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, 2008

Mayfield and Allmendinger relieved to make first race

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jeremy Mayfield and A.J. Allmendinger were tired of missing races. They were finally able to do something about it, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2007

Layoffs coming in rapid succession as perfect storm hits NASCAR

David Newton, ESPN.com

A slowdown in the NASCAR economy was expected after this season even if the nation's economy remained strong. With markets roiling across the globe, NASCAR is facing a perfect storm as layoffs and cutbacks hit the industry at a rapid pace, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Roush a team owner, part-time gambler and an everyman's man

David Newton, ESPN.com

Think Jack Roush was confident Carl Edwards had enough fuel to finish Sunday's race at Texas? Then you don't know Jack Roush, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008

Which drivers intimidate now? Nobody's Earnhardt, but there are scary ones

David Newton, ESPN.com

Scary 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, 2008

Just so there's no misunderstandings, Edwards far from giving up

David Newton, ESPN.com

Carl Edwards believes he's misunderstood, and so do a lot of the people around him. Things that aren't in question? His relentless drive for success and his sincerity when he says he still has a shot at the title, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

Off-track issues stealing spotlight from 2008 Chase for the Sprint Cup

David Newton, ESPN.com

Remember the Chase? It's taken a backseat of late to lawsuits, drug-testing policies and the lingering economic slowdown, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2008

Foes figure Kyle Busch has plenty of fight left in him

David Newton, ESPN.com

Some may have written off Kyle Busch's Chase chances after a rough outing in New Hampshire. Fellow drivers aren't buying into that, though, writes David Newton.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2008