Ryan Newman News

Edwards wins at California:

Edwards wins at California:

February 25, 2008
#99-Carl Edwards won the Auto Club at Auto Club Speedway for his first win of 2008 and 8th win of his career. Edwards led 64 of 250 laps [#48-Johnson led the most]. #48-Jimmie Johnson finished 2nd followed by #24-Jeff Gordon, #18-Kyle Busch [new points leader], #17

Toyota Commercial Judged best:

Toyota Commercial Judged best:

February 22, 2008
NASCAR fans have chosen Toyota's new television commercial, in which kids wielding giant remote control devices wreak havoc on the Toyota drivers, as the best new ad of the season, according to votes cast on NASCAR.COM. UPS's heartwarming spot featuring Dale Jarrett

Newman’s dad reveals grudge vs. Purdue:

Newman’s dad reveals grudge vs. Purdue:

February 20, 2008
If Greg Newman has anything to say about it, none of the $1.5 million his son earned for winning Sunday's Daytona 500 will be going to Purdue University. #12-Ryan Newman graduated from Purdue in 2001 with a degree in vehicle structural engineering. But his father,

Tryson named Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the race:

Tryson named Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the race:

February 19, 2008
Pat Tryson, crew chief for the #2 Penske Miller Lite Dodge driven by Kurt Busch in the Sprint Cup Series, was named the Wypall Wipers "Crew Chief of the Race" for Sunday's Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Tryson will receive a $1,000 check as a result

Don Miller comments about Newman’s win:

Don Miller comments about Newman’s win:

February 19, 2008
Monday on "SIRIUS Speedway" on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, host Dave Moody spoke with Don Miller, former president of Penske Racing and mentor to Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman. Don Miller: "That kid (Ryan Newman) is like my son. I couldn't care more for any individual that

Daytona 500 Champion embarks on whirlwind media tour:

Daytona 500 Champion embarks on whirlwind media tour:

February 18, 2008
After one of the most exciting Daytona 500s to date - one that saw 42 lead changes and 16 different leaders - the 2008 Daytona 500 champion will add a few more miles to his itinerary as he takes a whirlwind media tour beginning on Monday. Ryan Newman, driver of the

An extra million for Newman and the team:

An extra million for Newman and the team:

February 18, 2008
Teammates #12-Ryan Newman and #2-Kurt Busch gave Dodge its first ever 1-2 sweep in NASCAR's premier event, the Daytona 500, winning the 50th running of the "Great American Race" Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. The Dodge Charger domination didn't stop there

Newman wins Daytona 500:

Newman wins Daytona 500:

February 17, 2008
#12-Ryan Newman won the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, getting pushed by his teammate #2-Kurt Busch for the first Daytona 500 winner for owner Roger Penske, first restrictor plate win for Penske and first ever 1-2 finish for Penske Racing in a Cup race

Gatorade Duel Race #1:

Gatorade Duel Race #1:

February 14, 2008
#88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the 1st Gatorade Duel 150 qualifying race Thursday at Daytona International Speedway. Earnhardt started from the rear of the pack due to an engine change and first took the lead at lap 18, leading 25 of the 60 laps to win his 2nd race at

2008 Rookies – News and Notes:

2008 Rookies – News and Notes:

February 14, 2008
Six drivers are expected to compete for Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors in the 2008 Sprint Cup Series: Jacques Villeneuve, Sam Hornish Jr., Dario Franchitti, Regan Smith, Patrick Carpentier, and Michael McDowell. Three organizations - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix

New Young Guns Named:

New Young Guns Named:

February 10, 2008
#07-Clint Bowyer and #11-Denny Hamlin are the latest additions to the Gillette Young Guns program. The pair join #2-Kurt Busch, #12-Ryan Newman, #99-Carl Edwards and #9-Kasey Kahne as clean-shaven drivers in the campaign. #48-Jimmie Johnson and #26-Jamie McMurray are

February 7, 2008
#2-Kurt Busch drew the pole for the Budweiser Shootout driving the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, starting in the final spot [23rd] is #12-Ryan Newman, see the starting lineup on the 2008 Budweiser Shootout page.(2-7-2008)

California Testing over

California Testing over

February 1, 2008
with #11B-Denny Hamlin being the overall fastest in a Toyota at 182.523mph in the Day 1 morning session, followed by #12A-Ryan Newman in a Dodge [Day1morning], #18-Kyle Busch in a Toyota [Day1morning], #8A-Mark Martin in a Chevy [Day1morning] and #99A-Carl Edwards

Las Vegas Speeds Day 1 PM:

Las Vegas Speeds Day 1 PM:

January 28, 2008
74 cars tested in the afternoon session on Day 1 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with #18-Kyle Busch being the fastest of the day at 183.580mph [getting closer to the track record of #9-Kahne set in 2007 at 184.856mph]. #20B-Tony Stewart was 2nd [and 3rd in thr #20A],

Kodak back with Newman in 2008:

Kodak back with Newman in 2008:

January 16, 2008
been told Kodak will be the primary sponsor for #12-Ryan Newman for six races: Pocono - June 8; Chicago - July 12; Watkins Glen - Aug 10; California - Aug 31; New Hampshire - Sept 14; Atlanta - Oct 26. See an image of the car on the #12 Team Schemes page.(1-16-2008