Ryan Newman News

Newman’s Car Impounded UPDATE:

Newman’s Car Impounded UPDATE:

February 18, 2003
Ryan Newman's dramatic flip down the frontstretch was eye-catching, particularly for NASCAR officials, who were not pleased to see all those parts and pieces flying off the car. So NASCAR inspectors impounded Newman's car for further inspection, to try to figure out

Rusty to the back? Bad Carb? UPDATE 3 – Rusty’s Twin 125 finish disqualified and crew chief fined:

Rusty to the back? Bad Carb? UPDATE 3 – Rusty’s Twin 125 finish disqualified and crew chief fined:

February 14, 2003
hearing from sources that #2-Rusty Wallace will be sent to the rear of the field for Sunday's Daytona 500 after NASCAR found an illegal carburetor in inspection after today's qualifying race. Inspection will continue through the evening. It will not affect who will

Geoffrey Bodine draws the pole for the Budweiser Shootout:

Geoffrey Bodine draws the pole for the Budweiser Shootout:

February 6, 2003
In a special-event race sponsored by Budweiser, with the starting order determined by a glorified video game, Dale Earnhardt Jr. figured to have a good shot at success in Thursday's draw for the Budweiser Shootout starting lineup. So much for that. Earnhardt Jr. will

Changes to the Winston:

Changes to the Winston:

February 5, 2003
NASCAR and R.J. Reynolds officials on Wednesday confirmed changes to the format of the 2003 Winston all-star race, including a record $1 million payoff for the winner. The race, scheduled for May 17 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, NC, features race winners from

Testing at Atlanta:

Testing at Atlanta:

February 4, 2003
#12-Ryan Newman will be testing at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Feb. 18-19, closed to the public. On Feb. 25-26, #41-Casey Mears, #42-Jamie McMurray, #15-Michael Waltrip, #0-Jack Sprague, #38-Elliott Sadler and #10-Johnny Benson are scheduled to test, also, closed to

Testing at the Rock:

Testing at the Rock:

February 3, 2003
The following drivers will be at North Carolina Speedway Monday – Tuesday, February 3 - 4 testing for the upcoming NASCAR weekend February 21 - 23, 2003: #38-Elliott Sadler, #29-Kevin Harvick, #42-Jamie McMurray, #41-Casey Mears, #12-Ryan Newman, #32-Ricky Craven, #

ALLTEL extends with the #12 thru 2006:

ALLTEL extends with the #12 thru 2006:

January 24, 2003
ALLTEL has extended its primary sponsorship agreement with Penske Racing South and the #12 Dodges driven by Ryan Newman through 2006. The communications and information services company's current agreement with the 2002 roolkie of the year would have expired at the

Sony Expands Sponsorship Of Penske Racing And Ryan Newman In 2003:

Sony Expands Sponsorship Of Penske Racing And Ryan Newman In 2003:

January 24, 2003
Sony Electronics announced it has expanded its associate sponsorship and has become a technology partner of Ryan Newman's Penske Racing #12 Dodge. Sony's industry-leading FD Trinitron® WEGA® television brand will be joined by the Digital Handycam® line of video cameras

Newman tests at Nashville:

Newman tests at Nashville:

January 23, 2003
#12-Ryan Newman was at Nashville Superspeedway working with his crew Wednesday in preparation for the upcoming Winston Cup season. Newman, last season's rookie of the year, traveled to Nashville from his home near Charlotte, N.C., to continue making the adjustment

Johnson makes it 3 for IROC UPDATE and…all driver named:

Johnson makes it 3 for IROC UPDATE and…all driver named:

January 8, 2003
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the NASCAR Winston Cup #48 Lowe's Home Improvement Chevrolet, accepted an invitation to participate in the 2003 International Race of Champions (IROC). The IROC Racing Series has featured drivers from NASCAR's Winston Cup, Busch and Craftsman

Winningest First Team drivers chosen All-America once again (sorry this is kind of long):

Winningest First Team drivers chosen All-America once again (sorry this is kind of long):

December 13, 2002
Winningest First Team drivers chosen All-America once again (sorry this is kind of long): The two drivers who have won First Team honors on the All-America Auto Racing Team more than anyone else - Steve Kinser and John Force - have been elected to the team yet again

Talladega rained out Tuesday and delayed Wednesday:

Talladega rained out Tuesday and delayed Wednesday:

December 12, 2002
Talladega rained out Tuesday and delayed Wednesday: The wet weather that postponed Tuesday' Dodge test session at Talladega Superspeedway was also wet enough to delay Wednesday' testing until nearly 2:00pm/et. The Dodge test session at Talladega was to have ended Tuesday

Special TV Guide Covers:

Special TV Guide Covers:

December 12, 2002
Special TV Guide Covers: In its December 14 issue (on newsstands Monday, December 9), TV Guide magazine honors four 2002 NASCAR title holders with four collector's covers available on newsstands in selected markets and available nationally online and by phone at the

Testing at Talladega in Dec? UPDATE 3:

Testing at Talladega in Dec? UPDATE 3:

December 9, 2002
Testing at Talladega in Dec? UPDATE 3: According to NASCAR sources there will be a speedway test at Talladega Superspeedway for the Dodge and Ford teams in December. The test was arranged after the Dodge and Ford teams explained that they’re basically working with

Awards Handed Out:

Awards Handed Out:

December 6, 2002
Awards Handed Out: Several other yearlong contingency awards were handed out at Friday's breakfast: --Bud Pole Award: For the most poles in the season, with $100,000 going to rookie of the year Ryan Newman. --Clevite Engine Builder of the Year Award: A $77,000 award