Ryan Newman News

Roush Fenway in running for UPS sponsorship:

Roush Fenway in running for UPS sponsorship:

August 16, 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 Mears 2009 plans: RCR Announcment at Bristol?

Latest on Mears 2009 plans: RCR Announcment at Bristol?

August 16, 2008
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:

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

August 15, 2008
#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:

Almquist, Wolfe Fined For Rule Violations At Watkins Glen:

August 13, 2008
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:

Silly Season 2008 #50-78:

August 7, 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 #50 Stanton Barrett has attempted three races and has one or two more. NOS is the sponsor, no

Watkins Glen rookie notes:

Watkins Glen rookie notes:

August 7, 2008
#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:

As for the UPS sponsorship? UPDATE:

August 6, 2008
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:

Newman to drive Supercuts Dodge at WG:

August 5, 2008
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:

Silly Season 2008 #31-41:

August 5, 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 #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:

Verizon/Alltel hopes to continue sponsorship:

August 4, 2008
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]:

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

August 3, 2008
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:

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

Newman Commits to Stewart-Haas? UPDATE 2:

Newman Commits to Stewart-Haas? UPDATE 2:

August 2, 2008
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:

Silly Season 2008 car# 00-5:

August 1, 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 #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?

As for the UPS sponsorship?

August 1, 2008
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