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DaveyFan28 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008

Rumors about Ryan Newman's 2009 plans have turned into something of an odyssey, so here's where y'all get to discuss it. So far the only thing confirmed is that he will NOT be back in the #12 Alltell (which won't be sponsored by Alltell in '09) Dodge in 2009. So where's he going?

Of course, with Newman's departure, and Alltell being bought by Verizon which promptly bounces them out of being eligible to sponsor a Cup team (Sprint has exclusivity except for grandfathered phone co.'s), the #12 Penske team is currently without a driver or a sponsor for 2009. So, what's going to become of that?

Let's watch, discuss, and find out about both of these fronts of the 2009 Silly Season!

We'll start the party here...

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Originally Posted by Jayski.com

Stremme the favorite to replace Newman? Rusty Wallace Inc. to Cup? Sam Hornish Jr. said Tuesday that nobody has spoken to him about moving from Penske Racing's #77 Dodge to replace the departing #12-Ryan Newman next season, and that he has no idea who will ultimately end up in the ride. Sources close to the situation continue to tell Sirius Speedway that David Stremme is the leading candidate for the ride, but whether or not those sources are correct, it seems likely that Stremme will find his way back to the Sprint Cup ranks next season, one way or another. Stremme has turned down a number of offers to return to the Sprint Cup Series this season -- holding out for a ride that he feels is capable of running up front -- while serving as a test driver for Penske Racing. I [Dave Moody] believe that Stremme may have already received a commitment from Roger Penske for a full-time Cup ride in 2009.
AND: Yet another option for career advancement landed on Stremme's doorstep Tuesday, when an executive for ABC/ESPN confirmed that Rusty Wallace could continue as a network analyst if he moves his race team to the Sprint Cup Series. ESPN Vice President of Motorsports Rich Feinberg said that while the network did not allow Wallace to own a Cup team when he was first hired in 2006, the addition of team owners Ray Evernham and Brad Daugherty to the lineup has prompted a change in policy. Feinberg said, "The choice for Rusty to go into Cup racing is Rusty's, and we have relayed our position to him on that." Wallace has not yet commented publically on the possibility of RWI jumping to Cup in the near future. But if he does, Stremme will obviously be at the top of his list of potential drivers

Stremme in the #12? I could see it, but I don't see how the #12 will perform any better than the #40 did w/ Stremme at the helm. If that happens, that will be a MAJOR decline in performance for the #12 team. There's a reason Stremme lost his cup ride - no one would sponsor the #40 car. Even with bringing in the Franchitti name, no one would sponsor the #40 car, and it promptly died. So hiring Stremme might end up being quite the risky venture for Penske.

What might be an even riskier venture would be Wallace taking RWI to Cup with Stremme. Can you imagine starting up a race team for your son, have your son race for that team for 2 years, and then take the team to Cup while leaving said son behind in the Nationwide series??? I'd be pretty ticked if I was the son. IMO Rusty needs to either take both teams Cup, or leave them both in the Nationwide series. Take one or the other Cup, and he'll totally alienate the one who gets left behind.

Bottom line, I don't like either of these potentials.

--DF28

Flatout24 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008

I agree with you 100% on those.
Thinking of some other drivers to go there...... Could be a spot for Mears, but I think he might still go to RCR.
Sorenson might be a good one if he leaves Ganassi.

Batman1138 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008

Sorenson seems to be resigning with Ganassi, I think Stremme is a lock for the 12. He is already a test driver for the team and I just read that Penske is going to sponsor him in the Nationwide Series for a few races!

Cheezypuff · #4 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008

tht opens a door for franchitti....he could replace him in the 12....or if sorenson goes to the 12, franchitti can move back up in the 41

DaveyFan28 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008

Apparently we won't have to wait long on Newman...

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Originally Posted by Jayski.com

#12-Ryan Newman will be introduced as the second driver at Stewart-Haas Racing on Friday at Michigan International Speedway, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com on Wednesday. Newman reached a verbal agreement with Tony Stewart a few weeks ago, but details about his sponsor and other contractual details had to be ironed out before the deal could be officially announced. Stewart, who recently took over 50% of Haas CNC Racing, will drive the #14 sponsored by Office Depot and Old Spice. Newman will drive the #4, with Burger King, U.S. Army and UPS being mentioned as potential sponsors. Newman will be reunited with Matt Borland, now the competition director at Stewart-Haas. Borland was Newman's crew chief at Penske for 12 of his 13 Cup victories. Attempts to reach Newman and Stewart were unsuccessful.(ESPN.com)(8-13-2008)

So...I'm not expecting too much with this. Receiving 'equipment' from Hendrick is probably the most overrated thing I've heard in almost 20 years of watching NASCAR. If the equipment was so great, Mears Riggs & Driver Du Jour in the #70 wouldn't be leaving, but that's all I'll say about that.

For what it is - a team with solid sponsorship and a driver/crew chief combo with a history of some success, it sounds like it'll do alright. Can't say I see this team going anywhere though. Might make the Chase as the 12th car but that's about it.

Batman1138 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-19-2008

According to Tony Stewart Live (Stewart's Sirius Radio Show) the number won't be 4 but 39.

scottw73 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-19-2008

i'm glad it will be #39, I heard that officals from Morgan-Mclure were a little bit ticked off about Tony possibly taking the #4.

scottw73 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-03-2008

From Jayski: Stremme named 2009 #12 Driver: Penske Racing today announced that David Stremme, 31, will pilot the #12 Alltel Dodge for the 2009 Cup Series season. Stremme is currently ranked 12th in the 2008 Nationwide Series driver points standings after starting 24 of 27 races. Driving for Penske Racing alumnus Rusty Wallace, Stremme has posted five top-five and 13 top-10 finishes. In April 2008, Stremme was announced as an official Penske Racing test driver and has accelerated the understanding of the new Cup Series Dodge that made its full-season debut in 2008. “We’re pleased to have David join Penske Racing as the driver of the #12 Alltel Dodge,” said Roger Penske. “His past accomplishments and current experience as our NASCAR test driver, as well as his character and desire for success, make him a good fit into our culture.” Alltel has been a longtime partner of Penske Racing, and the near-decade association between the two organizations has produced impressive results with 23 victories and 55 pole positions in Cup, Nationwide and ARCA. Stremme is only the second driver in Penske Racing history to wear the Alltel blue-and-white. “Alltel is proud to welcome David into our ‘Circle’ and have him behind the wheel of the #12 Alltel Dodge in 2009,” said Frank O’Mara, chief marketing officer, Alltel Wireless. “We look forward to having him serve as an ambassador for Alltel both on and off the track.”
“It’s an honor to join Penske Racing as the driver of the #12 Alltel Dodge,” said Stremme. “To be a part of Penske Racing’s 40-plus-year legacy has been a longtime dream of mine. I cannot wait to join my new teammates and work to get the #12 into the 2009 Chase.”(Penske Racing PR)(9-3-2008) Comment here

Another pieve of the puzzle revealed

xanderk · #9 (**permalink**) 09-03-2008

I like that he got another shot at cup. He is a better driver than he was able to show at Ganassi, and hopefully he can find success with Penske.

Cheezypuff · #10 (**permalink**) 09-03-2008

he is a better driver and hes with a better team so hes bound to gain more success than he did in his first shot

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Flatout24 Sim Racing Design Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Malcolm, Nebraska Age: 15 Posts: 152 Rep Power: 21	I agree with you 100% on those. Thinking of some other drivers to go there...... Could be a spot for Mears, but I think he might still go to RCR. Sorenson might be a good one if he leaves Ganassi. __________________ driver of the number 24k Doug's Mr. Muffler Legend optima plus Go-cart

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Batman1138 Taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CT Age: 22 Posts: 1,800 Rep Power: 194	Sorenson seems to be resigning with Ganassi, I think Stremme is a lock for the 12. He is already a test driver for the team and I just read that Penske is going to sponsor him in the Nationwide Series for a few races! __________________ I'm taking a break for the time being. I won't be posting in the forums that much or painting at all. I'll be back in 09!

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Cheezypuff Sim Racing Design Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 267 Rep Power: 38	tht opens a door for franchitti....he could replace him in the 12....or if sorenson goes to the 12, franchitti can move back up in the 41

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Batman1138 Taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CT Age: 22 Posts: 1,800 Rep Power: 194	According to Tony Stewart Live (Stewart's Sirius Radio Show) the number won't be 4 but 39. __________________ I'm taking a break for the time being. I won't be posting in the forums that much or painting at all. I'll be back in 09!

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scottw73 Sim Racing Design Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT Age: 35 Posts: 977 Rep Power: 112	i'm glad it will be #39, I heard that officals from Morgan-Mclure were a little bit ticked off about Tony possibly taking the #4. __________________ Brake Hard, Turn Left

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xanderk Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas Age: 21 Posts: 520 Rep Power: 72	I like that he got another shot at cup. He is a better driver than he was able to show at Ganassi, and hopefully he can find success with Penske. __________________ The backstretch, what a stupid place to wreck!

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Cheezypuff Sim Racing Design Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 267 Rep Power: 38	he is a better driver and hes with a better team so hes bound to gain more success than he did in his first shot

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