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Stewart hopes to re-sign Newman:

#14-Tony Stewart would like Stewart-Haas Racing to have three full-time teams in 2013, but has not yet signed driver #39-Ryan Newman to a new deal. Newman agreed to drive for the team when Stewart became co-owner starting with the 2009 season. Newman is not yet signed for 2013. Danica Patrick is expected to drive for the team full time next season in the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevy after a 10-race Cup schedule this year. ‘I want him back next year,’ Stewart said Tuesday. ‘Obviously we ‘re working on sponsorship to make sure we have got the funding to keep that going. Ryan and I are on the same page. He knows what we ‘re trying to do and I have every intention of keeping him for next year.’(Sporting News)(5-17-2012)