Ryan Newman
Harvick Ends Winless Drought At Talladega
Kevin Harvick, who hung in the back most of the day, broke his 115-race winless streak by beating Jamie McMurray to the finish line by 0.011 seconds in the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.
What If NASCAR Drivers Were Drafted?
Ever wonder what it would be like if NASCAR teams drafted drivers like players are drafted in the NFL? I did, so I decided to use a convoluted system to determine where drivers would end up if there was a draft today.
Two-Tire Call Gives Newman Phoenix Win
Ryan Newman took two tires during the final pit stop under caution and drove passed Jeff Gordon to win the Subway Fresh Fit 600 at Phoenix International Raceway. The victory is the first in 77 races for Newman, and the first for his Stewart Haas Racing team and crew chief Tony Gibson.
Hamlin Wins Thrilling Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500
Denny Hamlin, who had to postpone surgery to repair his ACL because the race was delayed due to rain, capitalized on a green-white-checkered finish and a slip-up by Matt Kenseth to win the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
Johnson Earns First Career Win At Bristol
On the final restart of the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, Jimmie Johnson and his four fresh tires started fifth behind cars that took two tires. Ten laps later, he took the lead from Tony Stewart. He led the final six laps to earn his 50th career race, and first at Bristol.
Kraft Foods Joins SHR As Sponsor
Kraft Foods has joined Stewart Hass Racing as an associate sponsor. Kraft’s Oreo cookie and Ritz crackers brands will appear on both Tony Stewart’s and Ryan Newman’s uniforms and their Sprint Cup cars. Stewart will also drive a No. 4 Oreo/Ritz Chevy in the Nationwide Series opener at Daytona.
Johnson Wins; Increases Points Lead
Jimmy Johnson followed up his Texas stumble with a victory in Phoenix. He currently has a 108-point lead over Mark Martin, meaning that Johnson needs to finish 25th or better at Homestead-Miami Speedway to clinch the championship.
Tornado Foods To Sponsor SHR, Newman
Tornado Foods will sponsor Stewart Haas Racing’s No. 39 Chevy and driver Ryan Newman for five races next season.
McMurray Deal Being Held Up By Bass Pro Shops?
According to FoxSports, it seems that Jamie McMurray is slated to drive Earnhardt Ganassi Racing’s No. 1 car next season, but the hold up appears to be Bass Pro Shops, which is going to sponsor the car. BPS wants to move to Stewart Hass Racing’s No. 39 and Ryan Newman. Also, EGR is considering a [...]
McMurray Wins; Johnson Expands Points Lead
Jamie McMurray survived the green-white-checker finish to the Amp Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Jimmie Johnson, who ran near the back all day, stayed out of trouble and came home sixth, expanding his points lead.
