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David Newton Columns / 09-2009

Hendrick film pulls 'on your heartstrings' NSC

Source: David Newton. 53 days 15 hrs 3 mins

From a bout with leukemia to the death of his son to his eight Sprint Cup titles, Rick Hendrick shares his life like never before in the new film "Together: The Hendrick Motorsports Story."

There's still time for the winless 99 NSC

Source: David Newton. 54 days 12 hrs 3 mins

His right foot is broken, but his spirit is not. Vows struggling Carl Edwards, the consensus preseason favorite to win the 2009 Sprint Cup title: "We don't ever quit."

It's Johnson's title to lose NSC

Source: David Newton. 56 days 9 hrs 3 mins

Jimmie Johnson still trails Mark Martin in the Chase standings, but the defending three-time Cup champ's got all the momentum after his fifth Cup win in 16 races on the Monster Mile.

Wild crash 'scared the heck' out of Logano NSC

Source: David Newton. 56 days 13 hrs 3 mins

DOVER, Del. -- Welcome to Talladega Superspeedway. Oops! Make that Dover International Speedway.Forget calling Talladega the only wild-card track ...

Mears' deal hinges on RCR getting new sponsor NSC

Source: David Newton. 57 days 11 hrs 3 mins

Richard Childress Racing hasn't picked up the option on Casey Mears' contract and likely won't unless a sponsor is found to keep four cars in the organization.

Dover is already crazy, and the race is yet to come NSC

Source: David Newton. 57 days 14 hrs 3 mins

...in points and has had trouble finding his own pit box this season, told a reporter that David Reutimann, who is 16th in points and a contender to make the Chase until the final cutoff...

NASCAR with David Newton NSC

Source: David Newton. 57 days 16 hrs 3 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...

NASCAR covets economics of 2-day weekends NSC

Source: David Newton. 58 days 11 hrs 3 mins

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

Reward consistency ... add intensity NSC

Source: David Newton. 58 days 12 hrs 3 mins

Here's a thought: Why not reward the regular-season champ with a 50-point bonus at the start of the Chase? History says the points leader heading into the playoff could use a little help.

Momentum now on Hamlin's side NSC

Source: David Newton. 58 days 16 hrs 3 mins

Want a dark horse for the Chase? Look no further than Denny Hamlin, who shook up the Sprint Cup power structure with his dominating victory Saturday night at Richmond.

Stewart can't be happy with things as Chase starts NSC

Source: David Newton. 58 days 16 hrs 3 mins

...Rocket science." Four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon laughed and said, "You have to clarify things [for Newton]." Said Stewart, "Well …" Go figure. Stewart makes the Chase and is a smart aleck. Kyle Busch...

Lane choice critical for restarts NSC

Source: David Newton. 58 days 16 hrs 3 mins

Not only will double-file restarts shake up the Chase for the Sprint Cup -- they'll also decide the 2009 champion.

Newton: NHRA blowup moves the meter NSC

Source: David Newton. 58 days 16 hrs 3 mins

It'd take a pretty big story to upstage a victory by Ashley Force Hood at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. John Force's toe-to-toe run-in with Tony Pedregon was such a story.

Martin's extension sets off flurry of weird scenarios NSC

Source: David Newton. 58 days 16 hrs 3 mins

We all like to speculate on why certain things happen. Like the fans on my Thursday chat who decided Matt Kenseth overshot his pit box in Saturday nig...

Herbert's already proven he's a winner NSC

Source: David Newton. 58 days 16 hrs 3 mins

CONCORD, N.C. -- The bid for the 10-week-old puppy, an adorable mixture of Chihuahua and chocolate Lab, had reached $1,200."Going once!" the auction...

Four-wide exhibitions steal the show NSC

Source: David Newton. 58 days 16 hrs 3 mins

If you wanted to see the future of the NHRA, it was on display Sunday at zMax Dragway outside Charlotte. How do you describe four-lane nitro-powered racing? Pretty bitchin'.

Herbert's already proven he's a winner NSC

Source: David Newton. 58 days 16 hrs 3 mins

CONCORD, N.C. -- The bid for the 10-week-old puppy, an adorable mixture of Chihuahua and chocolate Lab, had reached $1,200."Going once!" the auction...

What the NHRA has that NASCAR doesn't NSC

Source: David Newton. 58 days 16 hrs 3 mins

CONCORD, N.C. -- Top Fuel driver Antron Brown took a few joking jabs at John Force's outrageous personality and then exchanged high fives with the 14-...

Newton: The Little Team That Could NSC

Source: David Newton. 58 days 16 hrs 3 mins

The big story in 2009? It's not Mark Martin's quest for his first title. Or Jimmie Johnson's try at his fourth straight. It's Earnhardt Ganassi Racing's rising from the ashes.

Newton: The Little Team That Could NSC

Source: David Newton. 60 days 16 hrs 3 mins

The big story in 2009? It's not Mark Martin's quest for his first title. Or Jimmie Johnson's try at his fourth straight. It's Earnhardt Ganassi Racing rising from the ashes.

Jimmie says late caution at Loudon was 'unsafe' NSC

Source: David Newton. 61 days 16 hrs 3 mins

Three-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson says NASCAR should have called a caution earlier on the last lap of Sunday's Chase opener at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Herbert's already proven he's a winner NSC

Source: David Newton. 62 days 11 hrs 3 mins

CONCORD, N.C. -- The bid for the 10-week-old puppy, an adorable mixture of Chihuahua and chocolate Lab, had reached $1,200."Going once!" the auction...

What the NHRA has that NASCAR doesn't NSC

Source: David Newton. 62 days 13 hrs 3 mins

CONCORD, N.C. -- Top fuel driver Antron Brown took a few joking jabs at John Force's outrageous personality and then exchanged high-fives with the 14-...

Jack Daniels to end sponsorship with Childress NSC

Source: David Newton. 62 days 16 hrs 3 mins

Richard Childress Racing may be forced to shrink back to a three-car team if sponsorship isn't found for the No. 07 car next season.

Four-wide exhibitions steal the show NSC

Source: David Newton. 63 days 9 hrs 3 mins

If you wanted to see the future of the NHRA, it was on display Sunday at zMax Dragway outside Charlotte. How do you describe four-lane nitro-powered racing? Pretty bitchin'.

Herbert's already proven he's a winner NSC

Source: David Newton. 64 days 10 hrs 3 mins

CONCORD, N.C. -- The bid for the 10-week-old puppy, an adorable mixture of Chihuahua and chocolate Lab, had reached $1,200."Going once!" the auction...

NASCAR with David Newton NSC

Source: David Newton. 64 days 16 hrs 3 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: NHRA run-in moves the meter NSC

Source: David Newton. 65 days 14 hrs 3 mins

It'd take a pretty big story to upstage a victory by Ashley Force Hood at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. John Force's toe-to-toe run-in with Tony Pedregon was such a story.

Martin's extension sets off flurry of weird scenarios NSC

Source: David Newton. 65 days 14 hrs 3 mins

We all like to speculate on why certain things happen. Like the fans on my Thursday chat who decided Matt Kenseth overshot his pit box in last Saturda...

Lane choice critical for restarts NSC

Source: David Newton. 66 days 18 hrs 3 mins

Not only will double-file restarts shake up the Chase for the Sprint Cup -- it will decide the champion.

McArdle fired by Richard Petty Motorsports NSC

Source: David Newton. 67 days 12 hrs 3 mins

Richard Petty Motorsports has terminated the contract of Mark McArdle, the vice president and managing director of competition.

Stewart can't be happy with things as Chase starts NSC

Source: David Newton. 69 days 17 hrs 3 mins

...Rocket science." Four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon laughed and said, "You have to clarify things [for Newton]." Said Stewart, "Well …" Go figure. Stewart makes the Chase and is a smart aleck. Kyle Busch...

Atlanta sets up crazy regular-season finale at Richmond NSC

Source: David Newton. 69 days 18 hrs 3 mins

(AP Photo/Glenn Smith)Kevin Harvick dominated Saturday night's Nationwide Series race, and although he didn't win Sunday night (he finished second), ...

Momentum now on Hamlin's side NSC

Source: David Newton. 71 days 3 hrs 3 mins

Want a dark horse for the Chase? Look no further than Denny Hamlin, who shook up the Sprint Cup power structure with his dominating victory Saturday night at Richmond.

McArdle gone from RPM; Roush shops 26 team NSC

Source: David Newton. 71 days 11 hrs 3 mins

The deal between Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing already has cost one top official his job and put Roush Fenway Racing in position of looking for a new owner to take over the No. 26 car in 2010.

NASCAR with David Newton NSC

Source: David Newton. 71 days 21 hrs 3 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...

Petty: Yates racing merger actually a takeover NSC

Source: David Newton. 72 days 10 hrs 3 mins

The deal that brought together Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing for next season is more of a buyout than a merger, minority owner Richard Petty said on Friday.

Ku. Busch's crew chief Tryson moves to MWR NSC

Source: David Newton. 72 days 11 hrs 3 mins

Barring a disaster on Saturday night, Kurt Busch will enter the Chase with a lame duck crew chief.

Edwards says broken foot won't hinder racing NSC

Source: David Newton. 72 days 13 hrs 3 mins

Carl Edwards still needs crutches to get around the Sprint Cup garage, but he's not concerned that the broken right foot will hinder him inside the car.

Fine line between teamwork, cheating NSC

Source: David Newton. 72 days 14 hrs 3 mins

How far would you go to help a teammate make the Chase? Throw a race? Take out another driver? The regular-season finale at Richmond could get very interesting.

Chase bigger than any one driver now NSC

Source: David Newton. 74 days 17 hrs 3 mins

There was a time when Dale Earnhardt Jr. missing the Chase sent panic through NASCAR. The Chase has grown bigger than any one driver, but there's still some hand-wringing going on.

News And Notes With David Newton NSC

Source: David Newton. 75 days 11 hrs 3 mins

David Newton's news and notes on Danica, Junior, and Awesome Bill

Mayfield sues stepmother in father's 2007 death NSC

Source: David Newton. 75 days 14 hrs 3 mins

Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against his estranged stepmother over the 2007 death of his father.

NASCAR with David Newton NSC

Source: David Newton. 75 days 18 hrs 3 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...

NASCAR with David Newton NSC

Source: David Newton. 75 days 22 hrs 3 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...

Gibbs gives Gilliland chance to qualify fourth car NSC

Source: David Newton. 79 days 16 hrs 3 mins

David Gilliland will attempt to qualify a fourth Sprint Cup car at Joe Gibbs Racing for three of the final 12 events, multiple sources told ESPN.com on Friday.

A lack of respect or a simple lack of funds? NSC

Source: David Newton. 80 days 10 hrs 3 mins

As a past Sprint Cup champion, you expect to be treated with a certain amount of respect.It appears Bobby Labonte didn't get that from Yates Racing....

Is Atlanta race safe? No guarantees NSC

Source: David Newton. 80 days 12 hrs 3 mins

Finally, the Labor Day race is back in the South. But will Atlanta lose a race if a big crowd doesn't materialize Sunday? Maybe, maybe not, and track owner Bruton Smith isn't about to tip his hand.

Edwards breaks foot, will race this weekend NSC

Source: David Newton. 80 days 12 hrs 3 mins

arl Edwards may have to forego a backflip if he wins this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Labonte gets ride for Atlanta, will try to qualify NSC

Source: David Newton. 80 days 13 hrs 3 mins

Bobby Labonte, who was pulled from the No. 96 Hall of Fame/Yates Racing car earlier this week, will drive the No. 71 Chevrolet for TRG Motorsports in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, according to the latest entry list.

Shepherd lays off almost all of Nationwide team NSC

Source: David Newton. 81 days 14 hrs 3 mins

A mechanical failure in the back of Morgan Shepherd's familiar No. 89 Nationwide Series car may have ended the career of the 67-year-old driver.

Penske announces Keselowski to join in 2010 NSC

Source: David Newton. 82 days 19 hrs 3 mins

Brad Keselowski officially will be named the driver of the No. 12 Dodge at Penske Racing on Tuesday, team officials said.

NASCAR with David Newton NSC

Source: David Newton. 82 days 21 hrs 3 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...

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