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Newmans the man
I'm not gonna lie, when we got passed with a few laps to go I sat back down and thought, well second ain't bad. Next thing I know I here our spotter say outside outside. I was thinking, shit, were gonna end up third. I look up at the crowd and there going crazy. Then I see Newman come out of turn four with the lead. I should know by now that he is capable of doing something like that but I figured with Tony being the one that passed him he would have a hard time getting by. I think highly of Tony as a driver and figure he is one of the hardest guy to pass and Newman did it. It was a great win for the team and puts us out to a good start with 9 race left to go. Finally we got some momentum heading into a race and Dover is a place we can run good at. The next nine weeks could get very interesting.
September 19, 2005 in Race Day | Permalink
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Congrats to the whole 12 team!!
You guys really deserved this win!...It was a long time comin'...Ryan's pass at the end was incredible...fast pit stops today by the crew and great calls by Matt Borland!...It was the perfect way to start the Chase, loved the points pick up.
Good luck this weekend at Dover!
Posted by: Janelle | Sep 19, 2005 9:02:29 AM
WTG TO EVERYONE ON THE TEAM... A MUCH DESERVED AND NEEDED WIN!!!!!
Posted by: BlueDeuce | Sep 19, 2005 9:07:48 AM
Great Job! That was a great battle between Stewart and Newman. They both were aggressive, but clean. Despite their run-ins in the past, it was good to see them race each other like that.
I was like Trent, when Stewart passed him, I thought it was over, but Newman put the pressure back on Tony and was able to finally breakthru. Great race!
How about Kurt Busch trying to break bad with Scott Riggs crew chief.
Posted by: 19Jay12 | Sep 19, 2005 9:22:33 AM
Now that was racin !!
Congratulations to the ENTIRE 12 Crew on a hard fought, much deserved win. Awesome job !!!!!
Posted by: Ann | Sep 19, 2005 9:28:39 AM
Trent, the whole 12 team needs to be congratulated and what a great race! Ryan ran a hard clean race with Tony and both of em really drove a great race.
I guess all the Ryan Newman naysayers will be on here before long to say how he cheated or got lucky or whatever. BUT they have to live with the fact that when it counted, he outran , out drove and YOU GUYS out performed the 20 group.
Hats off and let's start a STRING of wins for the 12 car. I REALLY want that car in the #1 spot after homestead!
Posted by: Newman Fan | Sep 19, 2005 9:49:43 AM
Thanks for a great race Trent. Congratulations! You guys earned it. See you at Charlotte and M'ville.
Posted by: smoothbore | Sep 19, 2005 9:51:19 AM
Trent,
Congratulations. I really enjoy your column on here weekly and while I'm a diehard 20 fan, you guys did an excellent job. If it wasn't going to be Tony I'm glad it was you guys ( & not Roush of course)
Posted by: KB | Sep 19, 2005 10:25:25 AM
Newman fan: "I guess all the Ryan Newman naysayers will be on here before long to say how he cheated or got lucky or whatever."
No, that's not true. It was a great performance by both drivers. And the fact that 7 of the top eight finishers were Chase drivers validates why they are eligible.
But I will say this "Newman fan," gaining seven spots in the standings is meaningless. The #12 only gained 5 points on Stewart.
That's what counts. If he hopes to win the Cup he will have to match or come close to his 3 wins Ryan has at Dover next week.
Posted by: Marc | Sep 19, 2005 10:40:56 AM
how bout them gamecocks?!?! haha roll tide!!!! gamecocks suck.
Posted by: kris | Sep 19, 2005 10:47:22 AM
Great job to everyone on the 12 team, you guys earned it. That was great racing and no one can argue with that. Whats even better is that despite the circus going on around you guys, Ryan proved nothing beats good clean racing. He and Tony provided a degree of sanity to what otherwise could have been a really bad day for NASCAR. Just nine to go, keep your nose clean and stay out of other guys mess and you can take the prize at Homestead. Momentum, momentum, momentum!!
Posted by: Alltel_fan | Sep 19, 2005 12:11:02 PM
Great job 12 team, i am glad you got your first win out of the season out of the way. I was suppose to be there but i had to work...yea like the commercial only DW didnt come to rescuse me. I have been going to NH for 5 years and the one race i miss my driver wins! I dont care though im just happy you guys won...congrats
Posted by: stephanie | Sep 19, 2005 2:06:33 PM
What a solid performance. That was pins & needles after that green flag pitstop. Honestly wondered when R got passed if that was the best place to be. When T did not pull away, I had high hopes. Great pit stops too! I am glad they raced clean as the track would permit. T, better practice cleaning that grill....Great job.
Posted by: Larry | Sep 19, 2005 2:24:53 PM
Congrats to everyone on the Mobil1/Alltel team! After watching my NFL team tank it in the 1st quarter, it was really nice to be able to change the channel to TNT for a WIN!!!
ON TO DOVER!!!
ps - did Dewey help in the pits?
Posted by: Mr. Mom | Sep 19, 2005 3:18:13 PM
Great race by everyone on the 12 team from start to finish. Looking forward to dover.
Posted by: smithfan | Sep 19, 2005 3:22:28 PM
What a fabulous ending to a truly exciting race!
Good job Ryan and all you 12 team guys.
Posted by: MBVoelker | Sep 19, 2005 4:23:21 PM
Dewey think we're on our way to a championship? YES WE DO!!! That was totally awesome. All I saw were the last 15 laps and I was so excited I couldn't even express myself!!! I just felt that win all week, I just knew it!!! And it couldn't have come at a more perfect time!!! Keep that momentum rolling and NEVER SURRENDER!!!!!!
Posted by: Toni | Sep 19, 2005 4:39:47 PM
Hey...Congrats on the win yeaterday...I was so happy for y'all! I know how hard y'all worked just from talking with your pit crew! I'll see you next week at DOVER! I"ll be the one with the rice crispy treats (homemade) for y'all!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jen | Sep 19, 2005 4:40:19 PM
Way to go!!!!! Trust me, I fought just as hard in my living room as you guys fought there..... !!!!! smile.... So very proud of yall.... Way to go RYAN!!!!!! They gave Ryan - 20/1 odds, HOW DO YOU LIKE US NOW?????????????????????? Congrats to all of yall, job well done....
Posted by: Darlene | Sep 19, 2005 6:09:05 PM
Marc, "he only gained 5 points on Stewart". He also did something else, he got the winless problem out of the way, and he went into the turn and TOOK that race from Tony Stewart. He also helped really revitalize that team I'm sure.
He proved WHY the 12 team is in the chase, they are capable of being a threat to win every week.
He gained a HUGE amount of momentum and he gave the rest of the field something to think about.
It isn't like that team doesn't know how to get round a lot of the tracks that are coming up.
Good job 12 team!
Posted by: Newman Fan | Sep 19, 2005 6:09:30 PM
Oh yeah Gaining spots is meaningless huh? ONLY gained 5 points huh?
It only takes ONE POINT!
Posted by: Newman Fan | Sep 19, 2005 6:12:59 PM
WTG what a race YOU ALL should be very very PROUD of yourselves!!!!! WHAT A TEAM!!! CHEERS here's to the rest of the 10 and the CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!
Posted by: Jamie roots4Ryan | Sep 19, 2005 6:44:13 PM
WTG what a race YOU ALL should be very very PROUD of yourselves!!!!! WHAT A TEAM!!! CHEERS here's to the rest of the 10 and the CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!
Posted by: Jamie roots4Ryan | Sep 19, 2005 6:45:18 PM
Awesome job guys!!!
Patience and persistance does pay off!!
WWWOOOHHOOOO!!! let er rip... I think I may have send some good luck to the team by getting my #12 accessories and nascar'n up my van, LOL!!
Mamma loves her nascar!!! :)
Posted by: Nascar_Lady | Sep 19, 2005 6:48:14 PM
Way to go all !
Takes a team effort. Great job Team !!!
Posted by: Tom | Sep 19, 2005 7:26:48 PM
thanks for all the support. You guys have been on this blog all year listening to me talk about how good our team can be. I'm glad some people are starting to see it. Its been a long season already but everyone is back on track now. thanks again for everyones support.
Posted by: trent | Sep 19, 2005 7:31:35 PM
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