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July 14, 2008
Newman's leaving.......is Truex Or RCR Next?
By Mark Young
Well the not so big announcement that Ryan Newman would not be returning to Penske Racing next season was made today. No big surprise as there have been rumors flying around about Ryan for quite some time. Is it ironic that he waited until after Tony Stewart announced that he was made that he was buying 50% of Haas-CNC Racing? I don't think so. As you might recall I predicted, based on things I learned at Michigan, that both events would happen. The next domino to fall is either going to be RCR's announcement of who their next driver is going to be or Martin Truex Jr's announcement that he is leaving DEI. Perhaps it will be both.....at the same time.
We know that Stewart-Haas is going to be two cars, maybe three. Will Tony keep Scott Riggs? Will he grab a free agent? I predicted Truex to go there along with Bass Pro Shops, that may or may not happen with Rumors of Newman going there instead. Stewart, Newman, and Truex would make a pretty stout lineup if you ask me..........
So we have RCR with an opening (I would love to see Montoya jump ship and go there) and Sewart-Haas perhaps with one, maybe two. With a handful of drivers that are going to need a ride and only a few quality seats out there I think we are going to see a very spirited game of musical chairs.
Hang on fans, this is just the beginning.
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Comments
Ok, Here goes...Penske announces today that Newman will not remain with the organization...It will be announced at Indy the Stewart/Haas Racing signed fellow Indiana driver Ryan Newman to take over in their 2nd car with Matt Borland as his crew chief. In turn David Stremme will take over the #12 car at Penske. Casey Mears will be intoduced as Richard Childress Racing 4th Driver. And Martin Truex will remain at DEI, and should take some Law Classes in the off season...Tsk Tsk Tsk...the only missing piece of the puzzle is where will Reed Sorenson land? Things that make you go Hmmmmm
Posted by: Fan #5 | Jul 14, 2008 7:43:54 PM
Montoya to RCR? Hadn't thought about that but it would certainly add a little spice to that line up. Does anyone know what his contract calls for in terms of time? Is he a free agent after this year or does he have an out? RCR and Childress just might be what he needs to take his game up to the next level. Ganassi racing is useless. Newman and Stewart will make a pretty good line up if that comes true.
Posted by: canucken | Jul 14, 2008 8:28:29 PM
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