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Stremme to the #12? Alltel out?

David Stremme, the driver for Rusty Wallace's Nationwide effort, appears to have the inside track to replace Ryan Newman in the #12 Dodge at Penske racing next season. While refusing to acknowledge that a decision has been made, all signs from within the organization...

#39 for Newman, not #4:

it was announced on Monday's Tony Stewart Sirius Satellite Radio show that Ryan Newman would run the #39 in 2009 and NOT the #4.(8-19-2008)...

Subway to sponsor Edwards in 2009? U.S. Army?

Subway is completing a deal with #99-Carl Edwards that will make the ultra-fit NASCAR driver a spokesman for the big-spending restaurant chain, industry sources said. Subway is expected to be the primary sponsor for Edwards' #99 Ford in three Sprint Cup races next ...

Morgan-McClure Owners Not Happy Over Losing #4:

The morning of Aug. 15 was not pleasant for the owners and fans of Morgan-McClure Motorsports. Hundreds of miles from the hills of Southwest Virginia, a persistent rumor turned into a harsh reality. In an press conference at Michigan, it was confirmed that Ryan Newman...

Roush Fenway in running for UPS sponsorship:

UPS was linked to Roush Fenway Racing three months ago when the organization was looking for sponsorship for Carl Edwards. Aflac ended up sponsoring Edwards, but Roush Fenway Racing still might land UPS as the organization still needs a sponsor for David Ragan. Talks...

Latest on Mears 2009 plans: RCR Announcment at Bristol?

Although multiple sources say Casey Mears is headed to Richard Childress Racing next season, Mears contends it's not a done deal. Mears said on Friday at Michigan International Speedway that he is talking to more than one team about his Sprint Cup future. Penske Racing...

Newman’s 2009 plans to be announced Friday? UPDATE Official:

#12-Ryan Newman will be introduced as the second driver at Stewart-Haas Racing on Friday at Michigan International Speedway, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com on Wednesday. Newman reached a verbal agreement with Tony Stewart a few weeks ago, but details...

Almquist, Wolfe Fined For Rule Violations At Watkins Glen:

NASCAR announced that Kirk Almquist, crew chief for the #9 Dodge driven by Patrick Carpentier and Paul Wolfe, crew chief for the #22 Dodge driven by Ryan Newman, have been fined due to rule violations during the Nationwide Series event at Watkins Glen International...

Silly Season 2008 #50-78:

so where do things stand with news and rumors in the Sprint Cup Series? Let's break down a few a day for the next week or so, also see my 2009 Team Chart for all the teams #50 Stanton Barrett has attempted three races and has one or two more. NOS is the sponsor, no...

Watkins Glen rookie notes:

#00-Michael McDowell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the August 3 Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. McDowell scored a 24th-place finish and grabbed top rookie honors for the fourth time this season. #01-Regan Smith leads #77-Sam Hornish Jr. by five points...

As for the UPS sponsorship? UPDATE:

after hearing all kinds of rumors about the UPS sponsorship [currently at Michael Waltrip Racing in the #44 of David Reutimann], some which included: Truex to Penske with UPS [see #1 Team News and Links page in early May]; to Richard Childress Racing and the #07 and...

Newman to drive Supercuts Dodge at WG:

Ryan Newman will pilot the Supercuts Dodge this weekend in the Zippo 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Watkins Glen International. It will mark Newman's first start of the season in the Nationwide Series and his first-ever driving duty for Fitz Motorsports. Driving...

Silly Season 2008 #31-41:

so where do things stand with news and rumors in the Sprint Cup Series? Let's break down a few a day for the next week or so, also see my 2009 Team Chart for all the teams #31 Jeff Burton is signed thru 2010. AT&T will leave after working out a deal with AT&T/NASCAR...

Verizon/Alltel hopes to continue sponsorship:

Scott Ford's speaking appearance at a July 22 gathering of the Rotary Club of Little Rock produced a couple of anecdotes related to the planned $28.1 billion sale to Verizon Corp. The CEO of Little Rock's Alltel Corp. said Verizon was interested in continuing the sponsorship...

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Pocono race 21 of 36]:

1) #18-Kyle Busch 3059 [7 wins] 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2883 -176 [1 win] 3) #99-Carl Edwards 2874 -185 [4 wins][would be 2nd w/out 100pts penalty] 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson 2859 -200 [2 wins] 5) #31-Jeff Burton 2833 -226 [1 win] 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 2678 -381 7) #9-Kasey...

Silly Season 2008 #6-12:

so where do things stand with news and rumors in the Sprint Cup Series? Let's break down a few a day for the next week or so, also see my 2009 Team Chart for all the teams #6 David Ragan is signed thru 2008, he has said he is staying and Roush has said the same. The...

Newman Commits to Stewart-Haas? UPDATE 2:

hearing that Ryan Newman has agreed in prinicipal to drive for Stewart Haas racing in 2009.(7-30-2008) UPDATE: Ryan Newman has reached a verbal agreement to drive for Stewart-Haas Racing next season, a NASCAR source close to the situation told ESPN.com on Wednesday...

Silly Season 2008 car# 00-5:

so where do things stand with news and rumors in the Sprint Cup Series? Let's break down a few a day for the next week or so, also see my 2009 Team Chart for all the teams #00 Haven't heard much on this team, they could end up not running in 2009 as no sponsors have...

As for the UPS sponsorship?

after hearing all kinds of rumors about the UPS sponsorship [currently at Michael Waltrip Racing in the #44 of David Reutimann], some which included: Truex to Penske with UPS [see #1 Team News and Links page in early May]; to Richard Childress Racing and the #07 and...

Avis scheme for Newman:

#12-Ryan Newman will run a red and white Avis [rental cars] in the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. This is the first and only race this year that Avis has served as the primary sponsor for the No. 12 Dodge in 2008. In honor of this weekend's #12...