David Stremme News

Latest on the #12 ride UPDATE 2:

Latest on the #12 ride UPDATE 2:

September 1, 2008
Marty Smith of ESPN reports that he was told by Penske Racing that Brad Keselowski [JR Motorsports in the NNS] was never offered the #12 Dodge [ride] Jonathan Gibson, vice president at Penske, tells [Smith] they've spoken with a lot of drivers, but made just one offer

Mixed Reactions to Bud Shootout Changes:

Mixed Reactions to Bud Shootout Changes:

August 30, 2008
How do drivers feel about the decision to change the rules governing next year's season-opening Budweiser Shootout exhibition race at Daytona International Speedway? Well, it depends whether you're in or out. Michael Waltrip, who finished 11th in the 2008 Shootout,

Kentucky testing today:

Kentucky testing today:

August 27, 2008
Three Sprint Cup teams are scheduled to test at the Kentuckt Speedway today [8/27]: all with their R&D Test team - Michael Waltrip Racing; David Stremme with Penske Racing; and Brad Keselowski with Hendrick Motorsports. Fans can watch from the Turn 3 Fan Center at

Stremme to the #12? Alltel out?

Stremme to the #12? Alltel out?

August 20, 2008
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

Stremme makes first series start at Bristol:

Stremme makes first series start at Bristol:

August 18, 2008
David Stremme returns to the #51-Hyprene Ergon Toyota at Bristol Motor Speedway. The O'Reilly 200 will mark David Stremme's first Craftsman Truck Series start at the track. Stremme has six Nationwide Series starts at Bristol with a best finish of sixth.(Breaking Limits

Stremme to drive two races for BBM: UPDATE to carry special decal:

Stremme to drive two races for BBM: UPDATE to carry special decal:

August 4, 2008
Ergon Racing and Billy Ballew Motorsports have announced that David Stremme will drive the #15 Ergon Hyprene Toyota for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events at Nashville Superspeedway on August 9 and Bristol Motor Speedway on August 20. Stremme driving the #15

Silly Season 2008 #6-12:

Silly Season 2008 #6-12:

August 2, 2008
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

5-Hour Energy sponsoring Steve Wallace:MORE

5-Hour Energy sponsoring Steve Wallace:MORE

July 29, 2008
Living Essentials, LLC and Rusty Wallace Racing, LLC announced today that LE, through its 5-Hour Energy brand, will serve as primary sponsor of RWR's #66 Chevy and driver Steve Wallace, in four 2008 Nationwide Series events. Additionally, the parties announced that

Stremme has talked to Penske about #12 gig:

Stremme has talked to Penske about #12 gig:

July 28, 2008
David Stremme, currently a test driver at Penske Racing and Nationwide Series driver for Rusty Wallace Racing, said he has talked with Penske officials about driving the #12 Sprint Cup car next season. The team is looking for a replacement for Ryan Newman, who will

Stremme and Villeneuve test at Carolina Motorsports Park:

Stremme and Villeneuve test at Carolina Motorsports Park:

July 24, 2008
Carolina Motorsports Park had a two team Nationwide test on July 22 & 23 with David Stremme with D'Hondt Motorsports and Jacques Villeneuve with Braun Racing.(Carolina Motorsports Park PR)(7-24-2008)

Penske Sponsoring Stremme:

Penske Sponsoring Stremme:

July 24, 2008
Officials of Rusty Wallace Racing, LLC and Penske Racing announced that Penske Truck Rental will serve as primary sponsor of Rusty Wallace Racing's #64 entry, piloted by David Stremme, in this weekend's Nationwide Series event at O'Reilly Raceway Park. Additionally

Stremme the favorite to replace Newman? Rusty Wallace Inc. to Cup?

Stremme the favorite to replace Newman? Rusty Wallace Inc. to Cup?

July 24, 2008
Sam Hornish Jr. said Tuesday that nobody has spoken to him about moving from Penske Racing's #77 Dodge to replace the departing #12-Ryan Newman next season, and that he has no idea who will ultimately end up in the ride. Sources close to the situation continue to tell

Truex or Stremme to the #12?

Truex or Stremme to the #12?

July 15, 2008
Penske has offered no hints as to who might replace Ryan Newman. Martin Truex Jr.'s name has been mentioned, but Truex's current contract with DEI is still the subject of legal debate, and it is unclear if DEI will indeed force Truex to return for another season or

Mears or Stremme to the #12? UPDATE:

Mears or Stremme to the #12? UPDATE:

July 9, 2008
It appears to be a two-man race for Ryan Newman's soon-to-be-vacant [#12] seat at Penske Racing, with Casey Mears and David Stremme in the running. Stremme is making a strong bid for the ride, doing yeoman work as Penske Racing's test driver this season. In fact, Stremme

Testing at Nashville:

Testing at Nashville:

June 24, 2008
David Stremme for Team Penske, Brad Coleman for Hall of Fame Racing, and Tim Fedewa for Red Bull Racing held a closed test at the Nashville Superspeedway on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. David Stremme hit the wall in turn three half way through the test session but was not