Ryan Newman News

UPS to #07? UPDATE 5: UPS to Stewart Haas?

UPS to #07? UPDATE 5: UPS to Stewart Haas?

July 12, 2008
hearing UPS could move #07-Clint Bowyer of Richard Childress Racing, if so, no word where Jack Daniel's sposnorship would go, or if they would leave the sport.(7-1-2008) UPDATE Among the hot but unconfirmed rumors making the rounds in the Sprint Cup garage this week

Newman and the Mummy team up at Chicago: UPDATE:

Newman and the Mummy team up at Chicago: UPDATE:

July 10, 2008
#12-Ryan Newman is scheduled to race aspecial paint-schemed car during the LifeLock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 12th. Kodak and Universal Pictures have teamed up and will run the special movie scheme: The Mummy - Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.(5-2-2008) UPDATE

Logano Could Replace Stewart next season:

Logano Could Replace Stewart next season:

July 9, 2008
Joey Logano acknowledged on Wednesday that he is a candidate to replace Tony Stewart in the #20 Sprint Cup car at Joe Gibbs Racing next season. "It has been brought up a few times," Logano said as he arrived at JGR for a morning workout. Logano wasn't shocked to hear

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

Office Depot to Stewart UPDATE 3 Stewart granted release from Gibbs:

Office Depot to Stewart UPDATE 3 Stewart granted release from Gibbs:

July 9, 2008
been told that Office Depot will be the sponsor for Tony Stewart in 2009 when he drives for Haas CNC Racing which is will buy in to. Hearing the announcement of the buy and deal will be made in Indianapolis the week NASCAR is in Indy for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard

UPS to #07? UPDATE 2:

UPS to #07? UPDATE 2:

July 7, 2008
hearing UPS could move #07-Clint Bowyer of Richard Childress Racing, if os, no word where Jack Daniel's sposnorship would go, or if they would leave the sport.(7-1-2008) UPDATE Among the hot but unconfirmed rumors making the rounds in the Sprint Cup garage this week

Newman To Have His Space In Daytona 500 Champion’s Walk Of Fame:

Newman To Have His Space In Daytona 500 Champion’s Walk Of Fame:

June 30, 2008
Ryan Newman's signature, right footprint and hand prints will now have their place in the history of Daytona International Speedway. During the Coke Zero 400 Weekend, Newman on Friday, July 4 at 1:30 p.m. will participate in a question and answer session with the race

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after New Hampshire race 17 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after New Hampshire race 17 of 36]:

June 29, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 2496 [5 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 2432 -64 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2352 -144 [1 win] 4) #99-Carl Edwards 2262 -234 [3 wins] 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson 2220 -276 [1 win] 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 2171 -325 7) #11-Denny Hamlin 2150 -346 [1 win] 8) #16-

More on Stewart and Haas CNC UPDATE done deal?:

More on Stewart and Haas CNC UPDATE done deal?:

June 27, 2008
Tony Stewart is shopping for car sponsorships in anticipation of a potential partnership with Haas CNC Racing, multiple sources told ESPN.com. Although Stewart has a year left on his contract at Joe Gibbs Racing and JGR officials insist he hasn't asked for a release

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

June 26, 2008
#00-Michael McDowell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 22 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. McDowell scored a career-best 21st-place finish in his 11th Sprint Cup Series start. He claimed top rookie honors for the second time in the last three

Testing at Milwaukee today:

Testing at Milwaukee today:

June 24, 2008
Penske Racing's #12-Ryan Newman and #2-Kurt Busch, Ganassi Racing's #41-Reed Sorenson testing today, Tuesday, June 24 at The Milwaukee Mile. Grandstands will be open free to the public between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.(The Milwaukee Mile)(6-24-2008)

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Infineon race 16 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Infineon race 16 of 36]:

June 22, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 2408 [5 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 2305 -103 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2256 -152 [1 win] 4) #99-Carl Edwards 2150 -258 [3 wins] 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson 2079 -329 [1 win] 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 2041 -367 7) #16-Greg Biffle 2019 -389 8) #11-Denny Hamlin

RCR close on fourth driver:

RCR close on fourth driver:

June 21, 2008
Richard Childress said he has a short list of three to four drivers and that he should have an announcement by Aug. 15. He said the list includes drivers who are and are not in the Cup series but would not reveal any names. "We're very close," Childress said on Friday

Newman waiting on team performace before making plans:

Newman waiting on team performace before making plans:

June 18, 2008
Ryan Newman has an agreement to revisit his latest contract offer with team owner Roger Penske after an undisclosed deadline, but said he will not return to his current NASCAR Sprint Cup team unless his #12 Dodge program shows significant improvement soon. Newman's

No word from Alltel:

No word from Alltel:

June 16, 2008
Car owner [#2,#12,#77] Roger Penske said he has not had any conversations with Alltel officials since the recent announcement Verizon will buy Alltel, a deal that could force Penske to find another sponsor. NASCAR officials indicate that Verizon won't be able to replace