Ryan Newman
Mobil 1 To Stewart Haas Racing Looks Increasingly Likely
Jayski is reporting that Stewart Haas Racing’s No. 14 car has emerged as the likely candidate to land Mobil 1 as a sponsor for 2011. If Mobil 1 signs with SHR to sponsor Tony Stewart and the No. 14 car, it will replace Old Spice, which announced it would be leaving the team at season’s [...]
Harvick Clinches Chase Spot With Michigan Win
A late tire gamble paid off for Kevin Harvick, helping him win the Carfax 400 at Michigan International Speedway. The win locked him into this year’s Chase.
Frequently Asked Questions About NASCAR’s Fines
After trying to avoid writing about NASCAR’s “secret” fines all week, I caved. Here are some answers to the frequently asked questions I’ve been asked about the fines.
Newman, Hamlin Identified As Fined Drivers
Sources told ESPN that the two drivers who were fined for making disparaging remarks about NASCAR were Ryan Newman and Denny Hamlin. Earlier this week, the Associated Press reported that NASCAR secretly fined two drivers for making negative comments about the sport; prompting backlash from media and fans about the decision not to name the [...]
Harvick Wins Wreck-Filled Coke Zero 400 At Daytona
Kevin Harvick, polesitter for the Coke Zero 400 due to qualifying being rained out, won the wreck-filled restrictor plate race at Daytona International Speedway. On a green-white-checkered finish, Harvick drove by teammate Clint Bowyer for the lead, then held off Jeff Gordon and Kasey Kahne to win.
Hamlin Earns Fourth Win Of Season At Pocono
Denny Hamlin won a rain-delayed Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500 at Pocono Raceway when the caution flew for an eight-car pileup occured on the Long Pond straightaway during a green-white-checkered finish. The win is Hamlin’s fourth of the year, the most in the series.
Who Will Miss The Chase And Who Will Make It?
Since 2007, when NASCAR moved to the current Chase format ), only one driver — on average — in the Chase after the 13th race of the season has fallen out by the time the Chase has started. Who will go, and who will be in this year?
Kahne To Phoenix Racing?
Tom Bowles, of Frontstretch.com, pointed out that Ryan Newman, a Hendrick Motorsports-affiliated driver is running the No. 1 in the Nationwide Series for Phoenix Racing at Dover. He implied that this could indicate that Kasey Kahne, who will join HMS in 2012, could drive for PR in 2011.
Newman To Drive PR’s No. 1 At Dover
Phoenix Racing and James Buescher have reportedly parted ways effective immediately. Buescher will compete full time in the Camping World Truck Series driving the No. 31 for Turner Motorsports. Ryan Newman will take over driving duties of the No. 1 Nationwide Series car at Dover. No word on who will drive the car after that. [...]
Busch Wins Crown Royal 400
Jeff Gordon saw his 2.5 second lead in the closing laps of the Crown Royal 400 at Richmond International Raceway evaporate when Elliott Sadler blew a tire and slid across the track. That allowed Kyle Busch to get tires and mount a charge that would ultimately result in his 17th career Sprint Cup victory.
