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David Newton Columns / 07-2009

Newton: Is the new Kyle Busch for real? NSC

Source: David Newton. 116 days 15 hrs 53 mins

Kyle Busch has won a lot of races, but a title has eluded him. Championship drivers and crew chiefs say it takes teamwork to win one. If Busch ever gets there, mark down Indy 2009 as the turning point.

Mayfield sued for civil damages by stepmother NSC

Source: David Newton. 116 days 15 hrs 53 mins

Lisa Mayfield is seeking damages against her stepson, suspended Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield, for public comments he made in regard to his civil case against NASCAR, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.

Crown Royal goes to Kenseth; Roush lineup set NSC

Source: David Newton. 117 days 14 hrs 53 mins

Crown Royal will serve as the primary sponsor for Matt Kenseth's car at Roush Fenway Racing for 18 events beginning in 2010, the team announced on Tuesday.

Mayfield-NASCAR jury trial set for Sept. 2010 NSC

Source: David Newton. 117 days 14 hrs 53 mins

A jury trial has been set for September 2010 in the case of Jeremy Mayfield versus NASCAR.

Newton: 2009 Cup title Hendrick's to lose NSC

Source: David Newton. 118 days 17 hrs 53 mins

Bad news for all Sprint Cup team owners not named Rick Hendrick: The most successful organization in NASCAR is showing no signs of letting up.

Kyle Busch struggling, and not sure why NSC

Source: David Newton. 119 days 12 hrs 53 mins

Kyle Busch has had a string of bad races, and Indy showed little improvement. How bad? The driver that dominated the Sprint Cup Series a season ago is now going to have to scramble to make the Chase.

Roush tells McMurray he's free to shop around NSC

Source: David Newton. 119 days 19 hrs 53 mins

Roush Fenway Racing has informed Jamie McMurray he is free to talk to other organizations about next season, team president Geoff Smith said on Sunday.

Mayfield sells cars, parts to another Cup owner NSC

Source: David Newton. 119 days 19 hrs 53 mins

Suspended Sprint Cup owner/driver Jeremy Mayfield has sold his hauler and entire inventory of cars and parts to John Carter, who plans to compete in as many races as he can the rest of the season.

Harvick noncommittal on return to RCR in 2010 NSC

Source: David Newton. 120 days 13 hrs 53 mins

Kevin Harvick sat on a stack of tires outside his garage stall at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday willing to talk about what has been the most frustrating season of his Sprint Cup career.

If Harvick is committed to RCR, he's not saying it NSC

Source: David Newton. 120 days 14 hrs 53 mins

INDIANAPOLIS -- Kevin Harvick sat on a stack of tires outside his garage stall at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday willing to talk about what h...

Junior battles stomach virus aftermath at Indy NSC

Source: David Newton. 120 days 16 hrs 53 mins

When you're NASCAR's most popular driver a little thing like a stomach virus will draw headlines. But Dale Earnhardt Jr. won't let two days of fever, IVs and nausea keep him out of Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Should NASCAR leave the Brickyard? NSC

Source: David Newton. 120 days 17 hrs 53 mins

It's far from the best racing in NASCAR, and attendance will take a hit this year. Is the Brickyard a must-race for stock cars? Without question, when you add up the positives.

Goodyear satisfied with practice results at Indy NSC

Source: David Newton. 121 days 13 hrs 53 mins

Goodyear officials were confident their new tires will perform as well on race day as they did in Friday's practice sessions at Indianapolis.

Ganassi to Patrick: Reach IndyCar goals first NSC

Source: David Newton. 121 days 17 hrs 53 mins

Chip Ganassi doesn't believe Danica Patrick should leave the IndyCar Series after this season to pursue a full-time ride in NASCAR.

Another Brick in the Yard NSC

Source: David Newton. 121 days 18 hrs 53 mins

...for the right to kiss the bricks at the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. According to David Newton, however, the luster may be gone despite the promise of a makeout session with exhaust-flavored...

Johnson: No sign of end to feud with Kurt Busch NSC

Source: David Newton. 121 days 19 hrs 53 mins

Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch still haven't settled their feud that reached a boiling point, at least for Busch, two weekends ago at Chicagoland Speedway.

The side of Kyle Busch you never get to see NSC

Source: David Newton. 122 days 15 hrs 53 mins

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Gleaners Food Bank off East 16th Street is in a rundown building more than 100 years old. The latest quote to repair the roof is m...

NASCAR with David Newton NSC

Source: David Newton. 122 days 16 hrs 53 mins

Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, ESPN.com NASCAR reporter David Newton will stop by to talk about all the latest news and notes from the track. Newton...

NASCAR with David Newton NSC

Source: David Newton. 122 days 16 hrs 53 mins

Welcome to SportsNation! On Wednesday, ESPN.com NASCAR reporter David Newton will stop by to talk about all the latest news and notes from the track. Newton...

Newton: Newman flying under the radar NSC

Source: David Newton. 122 days 18 hrs 53 mins

Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart are hailed as hometown heroes. But don't forget about Ryan Newman, Indiana's forgotten son who's having his best season in years.

DeWalt won't sponsor Kenseth's car in 2010 NSC

Source: David Newton. 122 days 18 hrs 53 mins

DeWalt Power Tools, the longtime sponsor for 2003 Sprint Cup champion Matt Kenseth, will not return to the Roush Fenway Racing Ford in 2010.

Is NASCAR ready to weather storm? NSC

Source: David Newton. 123 days 17 hrs 53 mins

Flash back to 1994: NASCAR was growing, but Indy racing was king. Look at today, when Indy racing is in tatters and NASCAR is at a crossroads, wondering how not to suffer Indy racing's fate.

Newton: Five things needed to win NSC

Source: David Newton. 123 days 18 hrs 53 mins

You want to know what it takes to win at Indy? Five not-so-simple things will give the driver who accomplishes them a leg up on the competition.

Most Fun You Can Have Turning Left NSC

Source: David Newton. 123 days 21 hrs 53 mins

...fans. But implement these four changes and things might get even better. Chat: Ask NASCAR writer David Newton about this weekend's race a 1 p.m. ET SportsNation Groups: Nascar Fans | Mark Martin...

Mayfield attorneys file to uphold reinstatement NSC

Source: David Newton. 125 days 11 hrs 53 mins

Attorneys for Jeremy Mayfield filed papers on Monday arguing NASCAR has not shown sufficient reason that the court should overturn the decision to lift the Sprint Cup driver's suspension for violating the substance-abuse policy.

Mayfield comes out swinging NSC

Source: David Newton. 130 days 9 hrs 53 mins

Jeremy Mayfield blasted his stepmother and NASCAR after court documents said he tested positive for drugs again.

Mayfield's July 6 test positive for meth NSC

Source: David Newton. 130 days 12 hrs 53 mins

NASCAR says Jeremy Mayfield has again tested positive for methamphetamine and wants the federal judge who lifted the driver's drug suspension to reinstate the ban.

How silly will Silly Season get? NSC

Source: David Newton. 130 days 15 hrs 53 mins

How crazy will this Silly Season get? With big names rumored to be on the move and whole teams looking to swap manufacturers, it may be the wildest one yet.

Source: Harvick wants out of RCR deal NSC

Source: David Newton. 130 days 19 hrs 53 mins

Richard Childress Racing driver Kevin Harvick would like out of the final year of his contract that expires in 2010, a source close to the situation said on Wednesday.

Truex penalized; crew chief fined $25K NSC

Source: David Newton. 131 days 14 hrs 53 mins

Martin Truex Jr. was penalized 25 points and crew chief Kevin Manion was fined $25,000 after his car failed inspection following Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway.

Who'll present Earnhardt in NASCAR HOF? NSC

Source: David Newton. 136 days 8 hrs 53 mins

The start of Friday night's Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway was 20 minutes from the green flag when Jeffrey Earnhardt, his si...

Attorney: Mayfield won't go to Chicago for race NSC

Source: David Newton. 136 days 18 hrs 53 mins

An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend's NASCAR race.

Newton: Nationwide Series feeling the pinch NSC

Source: David Newton. 137 days 18 hrs 53 mins

Much of the glitz is gone in the once-prosperous Nationwide Series. In these tough economic times, what lies ahead for a series still searching for an identity?

Newton: A win-win for Truex, Waltrip NSC

Source: David Newton. 138 days 13 hrs 53 mins

It would have been hard to imagine Martin Truex Jr. joining Michael Waltrip Racing a year ago. It's hard to understate the rise of MWR in 2009, or the struggles Truex will leave behind in 2010.

Newton: Don't blame Stewart NSC

Source: David Newton. 141 days 6 hrs 53 mins

Who's to blame for the last-lap dustup between Tony Stewart and Kyle Busch Saturday night at Daytona? No one. It's just restrictor-plate racing at its best ... or worst.

Sources: Truex to join Waltrip Racing in 2010 NSC

Source: David Newton. 141 days 12 hrs 53 mins

Martin Truex Jr. will be named on Tuesday the newest addition to Michael Waltrip Racing, multiple sources confirmed on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway.

Mayfield steers clear of Cup race at Daytona NSC

Source: David Newton. 141 days 12 hrs 53 mins

Jeremy Mayfield said Saturday he is doing "everything in our power'" to bring his No. 41 Sprint Cup team to Chicagoland Speedway next week.

NASCAR needs some Junior achievement NSC

Source: David Newton. 142 days 12 hrs 53 mins

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR chairman Brian France and Dale Earnhardt Jr., arguably the two highest profile figures in the Sprint Cup series, visited...

Newton: It's hot; so is Smoke NSC

Source: David Newton. 142 days 13 hrs 53 mins

There are two thing most drivers are concerned about in Saturday's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway: the heat, and "Smoke."

Petty, Chrysler working on debts owed to team NSC

Source: David Newton. 142 days 15 hrs 53 mins

Chrysler is working on a deal to pay off some of its debt to Richard Petty Motorsports, co-owner Richard Petty said.

Newton: A world of confusion NSC

Source: David Newton. 143 days 10 hrs 53 mins

Jeff Gordon was among drivers who said they wouldn't want to race on the same track with a driver who failed a drug test. He'll likely get to make that choice next week.

Kahne on NASCAR drug tests: 'A process now' NSC

Source: David Newton. 143 days 15 hrs 53 mins

Sprint Cup driver Kasey Kahne says NASCAR has stepped up its drug testing procedure since the suspension of Jeremy Mayfield.

NASCAR teams balk at hiring Mayfield to race NSC

Source: David Newton. 143 days 18 hrs 53 mins

Two team owners won't put Jeremy Mayfield in their cars this weekend at Daytona International Speedway, one because of sponsor concerns and the other because Mayfield is "marked" following his legal battle with NASCAR.

Newton: Joey "getting" it quickly NSC

Source: David Newton. 144 days 13 hrs 53 mins

The expectations for Joey Logano couldn't have been higher, perhaps even unrealistically so. Halfway through his rookie season, he's starting to live up to them.

Judge lifts NASCAR's Mayfield drug suspension NSC

Source: David Newton. 144 days 15 hrs 53 mins

Independence Day came a few days early for suspended Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield, as a federal judge granted him a temporary injunction allowing him to race this weekend.

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