Ryan Newman News

Red Bull to 3 teams? UPDATE:

Red Bull to 3 teams? UPDATE:

September 8, 2008
Jay Frye, who has engineered a solid turnaround at Team Red Bull is back from a post-California trip to the company's Austrian headquarters, and is reported to be seriously considering moving to the Stewart-Ryan Newman Chevy team next season. According to those close

Grubb to be Stewart’s Crew Chief in 2009 UPDATE 2:

Grubb to be Stewart’s Crew Chief in 2009 UPDATE 2:

September 5, 2008
Darien Grubb, engineering manager for Hendrick Motorsports' #5 and 88 Chevys, is the lead candidate for the crew chief position for Tony Stewart's #14 Chevy in 2009, sources close to Stewart-Haas Racing told ESPN.com on Saturday. Grubb, those same sources said, has

Chase Stats going into RIR:

Chase Stats going into RIR:

September 5, 2008
7-Kevin Harvick +160 and 8-Tony Stewart +138 are in great shape, 9-Matt Kenseth +109, 10-Jeff Gordon +102, and 11-Denny Hamlin +93 are in pretty good shape, and 12-Clint Bowyer +17 will have a long week. Bowyer's 10th place at California gained him 5 points on 13th

Roush Fenway’s Ragan in running for UPS sponsorship: UPDATE: done deal?

Roush Fenway’s Ragan in running for UPS sponsorship: UPDATE: done deal?

September 2, 2008
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 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,

Hornish unsure of points, team swap:

Hornish unsure of points, team swap:

August 30, 2008
Sam Hornish Jr. says he hasn't had any conversations with Penske Racing officials regarding a possible move from the team's #77 Dodge to the #12 for 2009, or a possible points swap between the two. "All I know about it is that no decision has been made," Hornish said

Grubb to be Stewart’s Crew Chief in 2009? UPDATE:

Grubb to be Stewart’s Crew Chief in 2009? UPDATE:

August 28, 2008
Darien Grubb, engineering manager for Hendrick Motorsports' #5 and 88 Chevys, is the lead candidate for the crew chief position for Tony Stewart's #14 Chevy in 2009, sources close to Stewart-Haas Racing told ESPN.com on Saturday. Grubb, those same sources said, has

Chase Stats – 3 races to go:

Chase Stats – 3 races to go:

August 21, 2008
which was the greatest "Race to the Chase" in the five year history? That's easy. The inaugural Race to the Chase in 2004 saw three drivers outside the Top 10 with three races to go, make it in: Jeremy Mayfield, Mark Martin and Ryan Newman. They unseated Kevin Harvick

Morgan-McClure Retains #4, hopes to return at Daytona:

Morgan-McClure Retains #4, hopes to return at Daytona:

August 21, 2008
Monday night on his SIRIUS NASCAR Radio show, Tony Stewart revealed that the car of new teammate, Ryan Newman, will have the #39 next season for Stewart-Haas Racing instead of the previously announced #4. The #4 has been intertwined with the Abingdon [VA]-based Morgan

New crew chief for Hornish? UPDATE:

New crew chief for Hornish? UPDATE:

August 20, 2008
hearing that Travis Geisler is the new crew chief for #77-Sam Hornish Jr. Geisler was the chief engineer for #12-Ryan Newman. No word on plans for crew chief Chris Carrier.(8-19-2008) UPDATE: Penske Racing announced that Travis Geisler will immediately replace Chris

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

#39 for Newman, not #4:

#39 for Newman, not #4:

August 19, 2008
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 to sponsor Edwards in 2009? U.S. Army?

August 19, 2008
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:

Morgan-McClure Owners Not Happy Over Losing #4:

August 17, 2008
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