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{{Infobox_NASCAR_ driver| |
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Image = [[Image:RyanNewmanAugust2007.jpg|center|200px]] | |
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Name = Ryan Joseph Newman| |
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Birthdate = {{birth date and age|1977|12|8}} | |
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Birthplace = {{flagicon|USA}} [[South Bend, Indiana|South Bend]], [[Indiana]]| |
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Cup_Car_Team = #12 - [[Penske Racing|Penske Racing South]] | |
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Previous_Year = 2006 | |
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Prev_Cup_Pos = 18th | |
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Best_Cup_Pos = 6th - [[2002 in NASCAR|2002]], [[2003 in NASCAR|2003]] (Winston Cup), & [[2005 in NASCAR|2005]] (Nextel Cup) | |
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Cup_Wins = 12 | |
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Cup_Top_Tens = 96 | |
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Cup_Poles = 42 | |
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First_Cup_Race = [[2000 in NASCAR|2000]] [[Checker Auto Parts 500|Checker Auto Parts/Dura Lube 500]] ([[Phoenix International Raceway|Phoenix]]) | |
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First_Cup_Win = [[2002 in NASCAR|2002]] [[Sylvania 300|New Hampshire 300]] ([[New Hampshire International Speedway|Loudon]]) | |
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Last_Cup_Win = [[2008 in NASCAR|2008]] [[Daytona 500]] ([[Daytona International Speedway|Florida]]) | |
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Awards =[[2003 in NASCAR|2003]] [[NASCAR Driver of the Year|Driver of the Year]] |
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[[2002 in NASCAR|2002]] [[NASCAR Rookie of the Year|Rookie of the Year]] |
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[[1999]] USAC Weld Racing Silver Crown Series champion |
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[[1996]] USAC Silver Crown rookie of the year| |
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Updated_On = [[October 11]], [[2007]] | |
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'''Ryan Joseph Newman''' (born [[December 8]], [[1977]] in [[South Bend, Indiana|South Bend]], [[Indiana]]) (he shares this birthdate with fellow driver [[Kevin Harvick]]) is a driver in the [[NASCAR]] SPRINT Cup Series. He drives the #12 [[Alltel]], [[Mobil Oil|Mobil 1]], [[Kodak]] [[Dodge Avenger]] for [[Penske Racing]]. Newman graduated from [[Purdue University]] in [[2001]] with a [[bachelor of science|B.S.]] in vehicle structure engineering.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCH/is_1_32/ai_109579101 | title = A Breed Apart}}</ref> In [[2002]], he was the [[NASCAR Rookie of the Year|Raybestos Rookie of the Year]]. |
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He enjoys fishing and working on vintage automobiles, particularly [[1950s]] [[Chrysler]]s. Newman's car was featured on the cover of the 2005 [[EA Sports]] computer game ''[[NASCAR SimRacing]]'', and he was actively involved in its development. |
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Newman won the [[Daytona 500]] on February 17, 2008, after passing [[Tony Stewart]] on the final lap. |
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==Racing career== |
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[[Image:Ryan Newman.jpg|left|thumb|Ryan Newman's #12 at [[2004]] [[Mountain Dew Southern 500]] in Darlington, South Carolina]]. |
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[[Image:RyanNewmanBristolAugust2007.jpg|thumb|right|2007 car]] |
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===Early Days=== |
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Newman made his racing debut in 1993 in the [[All-American Midget Series]], winning both Rookie of the Year and the championship. His 100 feature wins and two titles have him in the Quarter Midget Hall of Fame. Moving to [[USAC]] in 1995, he was ROTY again in both the Midget Series and the Silver Crown in 1996. In 1999, he was the first driver to win in all three divisions while being the Silver Bullet Series champion. |
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===Beginnings with Penske=== |
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Ryan began working for legendary racing icon [[Roger Penske]] in 2000, winning 3 of the five [[ARCA RE/MAX Series]] races he entered, and making his Winston (now[[NEXTEL Cup]]) debut at [[Phoenix International Raceway]]. In 2001, Newman continued in both ARCA and NASCAR, while attending [[Purdue University]], becoming only the second driver since the late [[Alan Kulwicki]] to have a degree in [[mechanical engineering]]. |
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== Headline text == |
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==="Rocket Man"=== |
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RYAN NEWMAN WON THE FU*KING DAYTONA 500 BABY! WOO HOO! GO PURDUE! == |
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Ryan would give the NASCAR world a taste of his true potential when he shockingly grabbed the pole for the [[Coca-Cola 600]], the series' longest race. Newman would end his night with a crash between turns 1 and 2. Despite the wreck, Newman would take his first NASCAR victory in the [[Busch Series]] at [[Michigan International Speedway|Michigan]]. In [[2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|2002]], Newman would challenge for [[NASCAR Rookie of the Year]], driving the #12 [[Alltel]] Ford. He would take a season-high six poles, breaking the record set by [[Davey Allison]]. Newman became the second rookie since [[Dale Earnhardt Jr.]] to win the [[NEXTEL All-Star Challenge|The Winston]]. In September, Newman would win his first career race at [[New Hampshire Motor Speedway]], starting from the pole. This race was emotional as his father was in attendance. While his main opponent for the rookie title, [[Jimmie Johnson]] had three wins, the pole for the [[Daytona 500]], had led the points at one point, and was fifth by season's end, Ryan was more consistent, and it paid off with him being awarded Rookie of the Year. Teaming with [[Matt Borland]], the duo were the only driver-crew chief duo to both have degrees in mechanical engineering. |
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Ryan's sophomore season would start out badly, with a famous flip at the [[Daytona 500]] after contact with [[Ken Schrader]]. Although Newman would flip again at [[Talladega Superspeedway|Talladega]], Newman and his team would come back to reel off a series high eight wins and another series high eleven poles. Despite this, Newman would again finish sixth in points due to seven DNF's. His sheer amount of poles during the season led to him being nicknamed "Rocket Man". In 2004, Newman would make the inaugural [[2004 Chase for the NEXTEL Cup|Chase for the Cup]], finishing seventh in points with two wins. [[2005 Chase for the NEXTEL Cup|The next year]], Ryan made the Chase again, starting it off with a bang with his second New Hampshire victory. He would also return to the Busch Series after a four-year absence. He would go on to post a season high six wins in nine races entered. The streak included five consecutive races for a single season record. 2006 would be his worst year statistically. Not only would Newman have his first winless season, but would finish a career worst 18th in points. Making things even worse, his longtime crew chief would leave the team for [[Michael Waltrip Racing]]. Newman's pole record between his rookie year and 2006 would be 1 in every 3 races, putting him for a tie with 15th on the all time poles list. In 2007, Newman's winless streak continued, including a near win at [[Lowe's Motor Speedway|Charlotte]] before a blown tire ended his hopes.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/headlines/cup/06/08/rnewman.pole.pocono.ap/index.html | title = Newman Wins Third Consecutive Pole}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.nascar.com/kyn/nbtn/cup/data/pole_winners.html| title = Modern Era Pole Winners}}</ref> |
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==Grandfather clause== |
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Newman's sponsor Alltel is officially banned from NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series sponsorship; however, because of a grandfather clause (when Nextel Communications, the predecessor to Sprint Nextel, agreed to the NASCAR sponsorship) which Alltel agreed in 2003 and has never challenged, the sponsorship has remained legal. Should NASCAR reimpose a ban on Alltel's sponsorship in Sprint Cup following its agreement with [[AT&T]] and the sale of Alltel, however, the sponsorship would move down to the [[NASCAR Nationwide Series]], where there is no restriction. |
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==Races won== |
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===[[Nextel Cup|Winston/Nextel Cup]] (13 career wins)=== |
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*2008 (1 win) [[Daytona 500]] ([[Daytona International Speedway]]) |
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*2005 (1 win) [[Sylvania 300]] ([[New Hampshire International Speedway|Loudon]]) |
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*2004 (2 wins) [[DHL 400]] ([[Michigan International Speedway|Michigan]]), [[MBNA America 400]] ([[Dover International Speedway|Dover]]) |
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*2003 (8 wins) [[Samsung/Radio Shack 500]] ([[Texas Motor Speedway|Texas]]), [[MBNA Armed Forces Family 400]] ([[Dover International Speedway|Dover]]), [[Tropicana 400]] ([[Chicagoland Speedway|Chicago]]), [[Pennsylvania 500]] ([[Pocono Raceway|Pocono]]), [[GFS Marketplace 400]] ([[Michigan International Speedway|Michigan]]), [[Chevy Rock and Roll 400]] ([[Richmond International Raceway|Richmond]]), [[Dover 400]] ([[Dover International Speedway|Dover]]), [[Banquet 400]] ([[Kansas Speedway|Kansas]]) (Most Wins for 2003.) |
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*2002 (1 win) [[New Hampshire 300]] ([[New Hampshire International Speedway|Loudon]]), [[NASCAR Rookie of the Year|Rookie of the Year]] |
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===[[Busch Series]] (7 career wins)=== |
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*2005 (6 wins) Zippo 200 ([[Watkins Glen International|Watkins Glen]]), Domino's Pizza 250 ([[Michigan International Speedway|Michigan]]), Food City 250 ([[Bristol Motor Speedway|Bristol]]), Dover 200 ([[Dover International Speedway|Dover]]), Dollar General 300 ([[Lowe's Motor Speedway|Charlotte]]), Ford 300 ([[Homestead-Miami Speedway|Homestead]]) |
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*2001 (1 win) NAPAonline.com 250 ([[Michigan International Speedway|Michigan]]) |
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===[[International Race of Champions]] (1 career win)=== |
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*2004 (1 win) Race 1 ([[Daytona International Speedway|Daytona]]) |
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==Charity== |
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Ryan and his wife Krissie operate the [http://www.ryannewmanfoundation.org/ Ryan Newman Foundation]. The foundation primarily focuses on assuring that adequate care is provided for unwanted dogs and cats in shelters and pounds. Ryan helped fund the construction of the [[Catawba County, North Carolina]] [[Humane Society]] shelter, in the county where he lives. |
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==Trivia== |
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*In the Disney Channel show [[Hannah Montana]], in the episode "Smells Like Teen Sellout", when Miley is celebrating her victory in the 1999 Rasberry Pie Eating Contest, the Tennessee mayor is Ryan Newman himself. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.alltelracing.com Alltel Racing Website] |
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* [http://www.ryan12newman.com Official Fansite] |
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* [http://www.kodak.com/go/racing Kodak Motorsports Website] |
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* [http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/rnewman00/cup/index.html NASCAR Driver Website] |
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* [http://www.penskeracing.com Penske Racing] |
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* [http://www.gnextinc.com/nascar/drivers/rnewman.html Ryan Newman: Bio, Team, Stats and News.] |
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{{succession box | |
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before= [[Kevin Harvick]] | |
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title= [[NASCAR Rookie of the Year]] | |
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years= [[2002 in NASCAR|2002]]| |
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after= [[Jamie McMurray]] | |
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}} |
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{{succession box | |
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before= [[Kevin Harvick]] | |
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title= [[Daytona 500|Daytona 500 winner]] | |
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years= [[2008 in NASCAR Nextel Cup|2008]]| |
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after= Incumbent |
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}} |
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{{end box}} |
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{{PenskeRacing}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Newman, Ryan}} |
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[[Category:1977 births]] |
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[[Category:ARCA drivers]] |
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[[Category:American racecar drivers]] |
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[[Category:International Race of Champions drivers]] |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:NASCAR drivers]] |
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[[Category:NASCAR Rookies of the Year]] |
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[[Category:People from South Bend, Indiana]] |
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[[Category:Purdue University alumni]] |
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Revision as of 00:20, 18 February 2008
Headline text
RYAN NEWMAN WON THE FU*KING DAYTONA 500 BABY! WOO HOO! GO PURDUE! ==