Rocket Ryan Released

On Monday, Penske Racing released Ryan Newman. “I appreciate Penske Racing and all they have done for me, but more importantly, I appreciate their friendship and what they have done for my career,” said Newman. “I would also like to thank all of the sponsors, especially Alltel, who have supported me.”

During his tenure, Newman recorded 13 wins, 63 top five finishes, 105 top ten finishes, and 43 pole positions. He was adequate. He was satisfactory. However, he was also inconsistent. Superior results were expected.