Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Tony Stewart wasn’t exactly brimming with optimism when he took questions from reporters this week in Chicago. In fact, the two-time Cup champion—the only driver who has won a title before and after the Chase was introduced in 2004—seemed subdued when addressing his chances in the Chase. “I …
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Sep 17
With the chase heating up, Tony Stewart going racing with the World of Outlaws
ROSSBURG, OH – When Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz pull into the pits with their Tony Stewart Racing owned rigs for a World of Outlaws (WoO) race at Eldora Speedway, there’s always a bit of added pressure to perform well, as their boss, Tony Stewart, is also the owner of Eldora. When the WoO touring …
Sep 12
Newman Ready to Begin Chase after finishing 8th in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 10, 2011) — In the final race before the 12-driver, 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup championship begins, U.S. Army driver Ryan Newman pulled off another solid performance, finishing eighth in Saturday night’s Wonderful Pistachios 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Driving the 9/11 U.S. Army Chevrolet, which carried the names of the …
Sep 07
With 9/11 Paint Scheme, Newman and the Army Team To Compete With Heavy Heart in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. – Ryan Newman’s No. 39 U.S. Army Chevrolet will pay tribute to the 75 U.S. Army personnel killed in the 9/11/01 attack on the Pentagon in this weekend’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway. In observance of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the names of the 75 victims will be included …
Sep 07
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 …