Ryan Newman News

NASA to host Daytona 500 media day at Kennedy Space Center:

NASA to host Daytona 500 media day at Kennedy Space Center:

June 12, 2008
In honor of NASA's 50th anniversary and the 50th running of NASCAR's Daytona 500 in February, NASA's Kennedy Space Center will host a media day Tuesday, June 17, starting at 11:30am/et. The event will include the winner of this year's race, Ryan Newman. During the

Newman talking future with Penske, but sponsorship could affect it UPDATE:

Newman talking future with Penske, but sponsorship could affect it UPDATE:

June 9, 2008
#12-Ryan Newman already has been in discussions about his future with Penske Racing, and now the issue is complicated with the uncertainty over sponsor Alltel. Alltel and Verizon announced Thursday that Verizon has agreed to purchase Alltel, with the transaction completed

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Pocono race 14 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Pocono race 14 of 36]:

June 8, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 2084 [4 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 2063 -21 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1939 -145 4) #99-Carl Edwards 1856 -228 [would be 3rd without 100 pt penalty][3 wins] 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 1800 -284 [1 win] 6) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1799 -285 [1 win] 7) #16-

Verizon in talks to buy Alltel UPDATE2 bought, no NASCAR:

Verizon in talks to buy Alltel UPDATE2 bought, no NASCAR:

June 6, 2008
Verizon Wireless is in talks to buy Alltel Communications LLC, the country's fifth-largest wireless carrier by subscribers, for $27 billion, according to news reports. If consummated, an acquisition would be the biggest telecom deal since AT&T Inc. bought BellSouth

UPDATE 2:

UPDATE 2:

June 6, 2008
Industry insiders say Verizon will likely discontinue the Alltel brand, and NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston confirmed yesterday that the sanctioning body's contract with title sponsor Sprint will not allow Verizon to re-brand Penske Racing's #12 Alltel Dodge, driven

Stewart wins Prelude to the Dream:

Stewart wins Prelude to the Dream:

June 5, 2008
the fourth annual Old Spice Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway was won by Tony Stewart, just beating Robby Gordon. The rest of the results of the race held June 4th at Eldora Speedway: 3) Clint Bowyer, 4) Kenny Wallace, 5) Denny Hamlin, 6) Matt Kenseth, 7) Kevin

Kodak makes 2008 debut on the #12:

Kodak makes 2008 debut on the #12:

June 4, 2008
Pocono is the first of six races in which Kodak is the primary sponsor of the #12 Dodge Charger driven by Ryan Newman. Kodak also will serve as the primary sponsor for Newman's car at Chicagoland, Watkins Glen, California, New Hampshire and Atlanta.(Penske Racing),

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Online Voting Begins:

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Online Voting Begins:

June 1, 2008
On Saturday, Oct. 4, two new names will be added to the Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame - which two drivers will receive this honor however, is something the fans have to decide. Online voting for the 2008 Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame is currently underway. The Talladega

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Dover race 13 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Dover race 13 of 36]:

June 1, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 2050 [4 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 1908 -142 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1779 -271 4) #99-Carl Edwards 1713 -337 [would be 3rd without 100 pt penalty][3 wins] 5) #16-Greg Biffle 1658 -392 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 1646 -404 7) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1644

Chase Notes after Charlotte:

Chase Notes after Charlotte:

May 30, 2008
You have to go all the way to fifth place #07-Clint Bowyer to find the first driver with more than a one race cushion on falling out of the Top 12. #48-Jimmie Johnson had the biggest fall of the group at LMS, dropping 83 points on 13th place and sliding three spots

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Charlotte race 12 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Charlotte race 12 of 36]:

May 25, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 1860 [3 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 1766 -94 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1721 -139 4) #11-Denny Hamlin 1596 -264 [1 win] 5) #07-Clint Bowyer 1578 -282 [1 win] 6) #99-Carl Edwards 1538 -322 [would be 4th without 100 pt penalty][3 wins] 7) #29-Kevin

Sorenson a free agent also:

Sorenson a free agent also:

May 23, 2008
#41-Reed Sorenson is in the final season of his Sprint Cup Series contract, but he's not too worried about discussing his future yet. Instead, Sorenson is working on improving his performance in races. Sorenson and his team got off to a slow start to this season, resulting

Castroneves considering moving to NASCAR UPDATE Denied:

Castroneves considering moving to NASCAR UPDATE Denied:

May 22, 2008
Helio Castroneves, who is seeking to win his third Indianapolis 500 this weekend, said he is considering following several other open-wheel racers and moving to NASCAR but has made no decision yet. "I won't deny that I'm thinking about it," Castroneves said Monday

Kurt Busch Superdome at Victory Juntion opens Tuesday:

Kurt Busch Superdome at Victory Juntion opens Tuesday:

May 19, 2008
The official ribbon-cutting and "Grand Opening" of the new Kurt Busch Superdome at the Victory Junction Gang Camp is set for Tuesday, May 20 at 2:00pm/et. "It is a day that we've been looking forward to for almost two years now," said Busch. "When we made the announcement

NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race – Fast Facts:

NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race – Fast Facts:

May 17, 2008
.. Kasey Kahne won the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, his first victory in five tries in the annual all-star race. .. Kahne, who won the Fan Vote, to gain entry into the all-star race, became the third driver to win after transferring from the Sprint Showdown. He joined