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Car: #12 Alltel Dodge for Penske Racing in the Nextel Cup seriesBorn: December 8, 1977 in South Bend, Indiana
Career highlights: Newman is known for being one of the most knowledgeable and consistent drivers. He holds a degree in Vehicle Structural Engineering from Purdue University, and is very involved in the mechanical aspects of his racecars.
- Newman was the 2002 Rookie of the Year in the Cup series, and has 12 career victories, including eight wins in 2003. He is considered the premier qualifier in NASCAR, with 34 poles in his career.
- He has finished in sixth place in the standings on two separate occasions, 2002 and 2003, and is considered a strong contender to someday win a Nextel Cup championship.
Trivia tidbit: Ryan and his wife, Krissy,Krissie, operate the Ryan Newman Foundation, which works with animal shelters and humane societies to provide for unwanted dogs and cats. The couple owns several rescue dogs.
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