Yesterday, Ryan Newman officially announced his departure from Penske Racing. This much anticipated announcement comes days following the unveiling of Stewart Haas Racing. Is this just a mere coincidence? Or will the two Indiana natives be teammates in 2009? All signs point to a Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman duo which ought to light up the NASCAR Sprint Cup in 2009.
The 2008 Daytona 500 Champion career win for Ryan Newman failed to live up to the potential of his early years in NASCAR. Would a new team be the answer to reignite his career? Perhaps, but I suspect that the spark needed for Ryan Newman’s career may simply be to reunite with Matt Borland his former Crew Chief and current Director of Competition of HAAS CNC Racing (Stewart Haas Racing).
I believe these two determined and talented racers have the ability and compatibility to become brilliant teammates and possibly championship contenders.
