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Ryan Newman will continue his bid to outduel Jimmie Johnson for ROTY honors at Charlotte on Sunday. Along the way he will also continue a bid to become the first ever Rookie Winston Cup champ. A battle he also shares with JJ.
The weapon Penske South has chosen for Ryan this weekend is "Daisy". A tried and true piece in the Alltel Ford arsenal.
* Was back-up car for spring 2002 Darlington race entered the fray after a practice crash in PRS-041. Started 41st (qualified third in PRS-041) and charged forward for a fifth-place finish.
* Won 2002 The Winston after starting third in The Winston Open and finishing third; and started second and won The No Bull Sprint.
* Started fourth in the spring 2002 Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's and finished 41st after suffering third engine failure of the season.
* Started 15th (line-up by points) in the June 2002 Pocono event. Qualifying was canceled due to wet track conditions. Finished 32nd after the fuel pump broke.
* Earned second pole of 2002 at the Chicago race. Led the most laps (88) before a cut tire late in the race forced him to pit. Battled back to finish fifth.
* Qualified eighth for the July 2002 Pocono event. In top-10 for entire event despite being tight, to finish fifth.
* Started August 2002 Darlington race 12th (qualifying rained out, lined up by points). Ran strong for entire race to second-place finish.
The weapon Penske South has chosen for Ryan this weekend is "Daisy". A tried and true piece in the Alltel Ford arsenal.
* Was back-up car for spring 2002 Darlington race entered the fray after a practice crash in PRS-041. Started 41st (qualified third in PRS-041) and charged forward for a fifth-place finish.
* Won 2002 The Winston after starting third in The Winston Open and finishing third; and started second and won The No Bull Sprint.
* Started fourth in the spring 2002 Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's and finished 41st after suffering third engine failure of the season.
* Started 15th (line-up by points) in the June 2002 Pocono event. Qualifying was canceled due to wet track conditions. Finished 32nd after the fuel pump broke.
* Earned second pole of 2002 at the Chicago race. Led the most laps (88) before a cut tire late in the race forced him to pit. Battled back to finish fifth.
* Qualified eighth for the July 2002 Pocono event. In top-10 for entire event despite being tight, to finish fifth.
* Started August 2002 Darlington race 12th (qualifying rained out, lined up by points). Ran strong for entire race to second-place finish.
