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NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Driver Ryan Newman Files First Entry for Oct. 10 Jani-King Southern Showdown.
CONCORD, N.C. (Aug. 28, 2007) - NASCAR NEXTEL Cup series driver Ryan
Newman has submitted the first entry for the Oct. 10 Jani-King Southern
Showdown at The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway.
Presented by Ferris Commercial Mowers, the World of Outlaws Late
Model Series event kicks off Bank of America 500 Week and features a
unique
format that could result in the winner of the 50-lap finale taking home
$30,000.
Newman, 29, of South Bend, Ind., is slated to compete as a teammate
to World of Outlaws Late Model Series points leader Steve Francis. He
will
drive the No. 39 late model with sponsorship from Jasper Engines &
Transmissions and Ranger Boats.
Prior to joining Penske Racing in 2000, Newman was a star in USAC's
three open-wheel divisions, competing on both dirt and paved tracks
throughout the Midwest. His best season came in 1999 when he captured
the
USAC Silver Crown championship and finished second in the National
Midget
Series standings.
Since joining the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series full-time in 2002, Newman
has won 12 races and captured 41 poles, including six at Lowe's Motor
Speedway.
More than 50 of the biggest names in dirt late model racing are
expected to join Newman for the Oct. 10 Jani-King Southern Showdown,
including World of Outlaws series regulars Chub Frank, Clint Smith,
Josh
Richards, Shane Clanton and Rick Eckert.
If purchased in advance, adult tickets for the Jani-King Southern
Showdown presented by Ferris Commercial Mowers are $25 with children 12
and
under admitted for just $10.
Reserved seats for this race are also available as part of the
four-race $99 SUPER Ticket which includes Bojangles' Pole Night on
Thursday
night, Oct. 11; the Dollar General 300 on Friday night, Oct. 12; and
the
Bank of America 500 on Saturday night, Oct. 13.
Tickets are available online at www.lowesmotorspeedway.com or by
calling the Lowe's Motor Speedway ticket office at 1-800-455-FANS.
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