Ryan Newman (racing driver): Difference between revisions
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First_Race = [[2000]] [[Checker Auto Parts 500|Checker Auto Parts/Dura Lube 500]] ([[Phoenix International Raceway|Phoenix]]) | |
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Revision as of 21:12, 27 October 2005
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Ryan Joseph Newman (born December 8, 1977 in South Bend, Indiana) is a driver in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. He drives the #12 Alltel, Mobil Oil Dodge Charger for Penske Racing.
In 2002, he was the Raybestos Rookie of the Year.
Racing Career
In the Nextel Cup Series, Ryan has 120 starts with 12 wins, 44 top 5's, 62 top 10's, and 30 Bud Poles. His large number of Bud Poles in such a short time period has earned him the nickname of Rocket Man. Ending with the MBNA RacePoints 400, Ryan had a streak of 20 straight races started in the top ten. In the Busch Series Ryan has 15 starts, 1 win, 2 top 5's, 8 top 10's and 6 Bud Poles. In 2005 Ryan is scheduled to run 10 Busch races. He has currently won 3 straight in 5 starts in 2005. He also has 5 top 5's, and 5 top 10's.
Factoids
- Ryan graduated from Purdue University in 2001 with a Vehicle Structure Engineering degree.
- Ryan and his wife Krissie operate the Ryan Newman Foundation. The foundation primarily focuses on the well being of unwanted cats and dogs and that adequate care is provided for them in shelters and pounds. Ryan helped fund the construction of the Catawba County, North Carolina Humane Society shelter, in the county where he lives.
- He is an avid fisherman.
- He collects vintage automobiles. He especially likes the 50's Chryslers.
- He twice created counterfeit NASCAR garage passes to gain access to the garages at Daytona International Speedway.
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