Ryan Newman News

Avis scheme for Newman:

Avis scheme for Newman:

July 30, 2008
#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

Newman not going to the #20 car:

Newman not going to the #20 car:

July 28, 2008
Strike Joe Gibbs Racing from the list of potential employers for Ryan Newman. Newman's name has been most prominently mentioned to land with Stewart-Haas Racing next season. Sources close to the situation said he also has had discussions with JGR, Richard Childress

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

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Indy race 20 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Indy race 20 of 36]:

July 27, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 3004 [7 wins] 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2751 -253 [1 win] 3) #31-Jeff Burton 2733 -271 [1 win] 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson 2689 -315 [2 wins] 5) #99-Carl Edwards 2684 -320 [3 wins][would be 2nd w/out 100pts penalty] 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 2539 -465 7) #16-Greg

Rusty says Newman was fired; Newman says ‘no’ UPDATE:

Rusty says Newman was fired; Newman says ‘no’ UPDATE:

July 27, 2008
Rusty Wallace and Ryan Newman never were pals when they competed as teammates at Penske Racing. Now, the two men have a major difference of opinion over the circumstances of Newman's departure from the No. 12 Dodge at the end of this season. Newman has said repeatedly

McMurray to RCR? UPDATE 3 Denied:

McMurray to RCR? UPDATE 3 Denied:

July 26, 2008
hearing that Jamie McMurray, currently the driver of the #26 Crown Royal/Irwin Tools Ford for Roush Fenway Racing, will be the driver of Richard Childress Racing's 4th team, to be sponsored by General Mills and supposedly will be the #33 Chevy. No word if Roush will

Newman’s search narrowed down:

Newman’s search narrowed down:

July 26, 2008
#12-Ryan Newman said Friday at Indy that he has his search for a new ride narrowed down, just doesn't have everything finalized, it is more a matter of paperwork and finalizing everything before he can announced something.(PRN's Garage Pass Radio Show)(7-26-2008)

Fans Vote Bobby Labonte, Rex White Into Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame:

Fans Vote Bobby Labonte, Rex White Into Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame:

July 25, 2008
The votes are in for the 2008 Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame honorees. Bobby Labonte won by the closest margin in history for active driver, while Rex White won the inactive driver category by a landslide. Labonte and White will be enshrined to the Walk of Fame on Saturday

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

Gillett Evernham interested in free agent drivers:

Gillett Evernham interested in free agent drivers:

July 23, 2008
Tuesday Gillett Evernham Motorsports owner Ray Evernham spoke to Sirius Speedway host Dave Moody about the possibility of bringing Ryan Newman or any other free agent drivers to his race team for next year. Host, Dave Moody: "Are you now, have you ever, or do you anticipate

Newman gets his own road:

Newman gets his own road:

July 18, 2008
Move aside, Abraham Lincoln: Ryan Newman's taking over a stretch of your road. A stretch of Lincoln Way West in the driver's hometown of South Bend, Indiana has been rededicated for the winner of this year's Daytona 500. It will not be renamed for now. During a ceremony

Newman says he has 4 options for 2009: UPDATE:

Newman says he has 4 options for 2009: UPDATE:

July 15, 2008
Ryan Newman was "Mummy" on whether he will leave Penske Racing after this season. Newman, promoting the soon-to-be-released movie "Mummy" on his car in Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway, is considered the leading candidate to join Tony Stewart

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

Newman and Penske to part ways at end of season: UPDATE:

Newman and Penske to part ways at end of season: UPDATE:

July 14, 2008
Penske Racing and Ryan Newman have mutually agreed to move in new directions at the conclusion of the 2008 season. "We want to thank Ryan for his hard work and contributions to Penske Racing over the past nine years," said team owner Roger Penske. "We wish Ryan all

Gibbs wants to keep team in the family:

Gibbs wants to keep team in the family:

July 14, 2008
Joe Gibbs says he's not about to join the trend of offering ownership in his race team in order to retain drivers. Tony Stewart received 50% ownership in making the jump from Joe Gibbs Racing to Stewart Haas Racing. Drivers Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards (who re-signed