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Newman Clinches Chase Berth; Finishes 20th in Atlanta Rain-Delayed Race

Newman Clinches Chase Berth; Finishes 20th in Atlanta Rain-Delayed Race

HAMPTON, Ga. (Sept. 6, 2011) — It was mission accomplished for U.S. Army driver Ryan Newman, who clinched a Chase berth with a 20th-place finish in Tuesday’s rain-delayed AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Newman is one of nine drivers who already have qualified for the 10-race, 12-driver Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, which commences on Sept. 18 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill. The remaining three Chase drivers will be … Read entire article »

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Late Charge Earns Stewart Top-Three at Atlanta

Late Charge Earns Stewart Top-Three at Atlanta

With a thundering charge late in the race, Tony Stewart gained five spots in the final 10 laps to score a remarkable third-place finish in Tuesday’s rain-postponed AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It was Stewart’s 15th top-10 finish in 25 career Sprint Cup starts at the 1.54-mile oval and his 10th top-10 finish this season. “We had an awesome car at the end,” Stewart said. “We gained 8.5 seconds on the … Read entire article »

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Stewart-Haas Racing AdvoCare 500 Race Report

Stewart-Haas Racing AdvoCare 500 Race Report

Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet Impala, led the two-car Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) contingent at Atlanta Motor Speedway by finishing third in Tuesday’s rain-postponed AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. It was Stewart’s 15th top-10 finish in 25 career Sprint Cup starts at the 1.54-mile oval and his 10th top-10 finish this season. Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 39 U.S. Army Reserve Chevrolet Impala for SHR, finished 20th. With … Read entire article »

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Stewart Haas Racing AdvoCare 500 Qualifying Report

Stewart Haas Racing AdvoCare 500 Qualifying Report

Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 39 Army Reserve Chevrolet Impala, led the two-car Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) contingent in time trials at Atlanta Motor Speedway by qualifying ninth for Sunday night’s AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Newman turned a lap of 29.889 seconds at 185.486 mph on the 1.54-mile oval. “We’re having a pretty good weekend so far,” said Newman, who has six top-10 finishes in 18 career Sprint Cup starts at Atlanta. “We … Read entire article »

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Newman’s Turnaround on 1.5, 2-mile Tracks Making a Difference in Chase Bid

Newman’s Turnaround on 1.5, 2-mile Tracks Making a Difference in Chase Bid

HAMPTON, Ga.- Atlanta Motor Speedway’s 1.54-mile venue should be a welcome sight this weekend for Ryan Newman, who will be driving the No. 39 U.S. Army Reserve Chevrolet in a tribute to Soldiers, who combine civilian experience with military training to provide specialized skills for missions around the world. When comparing Newman’s finishes from last year to this season at the 1.5 and 2-mile tracks, it is better understood why he has gone from not making … Read entire article »

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Tony Stewart Might Be Saying “Serenity Now!”

Tony Stewart Might Be Saying “Serenity Now!”

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The phrase is part of pop culture and the episode is one of the most well-remembered in one of the most popular shows ever to air on television. Seconds into the 159th episode of Seinfeld, which originally aired on Oct. 9, 1997, Frank Costanza (played by the legendary Jerry Stiller) screams “Serenity Now!” when arguing with his wife Estelle (played by Estelle Harris) about his lack of legroom while riding in the back … Read entire article »

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Ryan Newman and Turner Motorsports to Honor the Life of Beau Slocumb

Ryan Newman and Turner Motorsports to Honor the Life of Beau Slocumb

Mooresville, N.C. – Turner Motorsports is pleased to announce that Ryan Newman will pilot the No. 08 BRANDT/RealTree Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) Atlanta 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Newman and Turner Motorsports will honor the life of former employee and family friend Beau Slocumb, who lost his battle with cancer this past spring, with a special paint scheme featuring the No. 08, Slocumb’s car number during his … Read entire article »

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