Ryan Newman joins Reed Sorenson in the iconic yellow and black colors for the upcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series Race
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 21, 2011) – Turner Motorsports is pleased to announce the addition of veteran driver, Ryan Newman, to this season’s driver line-up. Newman will pilot the No. 30 Dollar General Chevrolet in the Bashas’ Supermarkets 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway on February 26. The No. 30 will feature a reverse yellow on black paint scheme to compliment the No. 32 Dollar General Chevrolet driven by teammate Reed Sorenson.
“I’m looking forward to getting in a Nationwide car again and being associated with Turner Motorsports,” said Newman. “My Cup debut was at Phoenix back in 2000, so I enjoy racing there, but going around there has its moments. Both ends of the track are totally different, and it seems almost impossible to get both ends to work perfectly. I like a challenge – it keeps me on my toes. Hopefully it will be a fun night of racing.”
The Phoenix start marks Newman’s first with Turner Motorsports and Dollar General, but he is no stranger to the Nationwide Series. In 62 starts, Newman has seven wins, 17 top-fives, 34 top-10s and 12 pole awards, which translates into a top-10 finish in over half of his starts. The South Bend, Ind.-native has one previous Nationwide Series start at Phoenix International Raceway.
“My association with Turner Motorsports is new this year and I’m looking forward to getting to know the crew,” Newman added. “I know Dollar General will have a lot of customers in the stands watching. I just hope to give them a good show.”
The No. 30 Dollar General team will be led by veteran crew chief Stewart Cooper.
Dollar General
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 70 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day! by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, house wares and seasonal items at low everyday prices in convenient neighborhood locations. With more than 9,200 stores in 35 states, Dollar General has more retail locations than any retailer in America. In addition to high quality private brands, Dollar General sells products from America’s most-trusted manufacturers such as Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, Kellogg’s, General Mills, Nabisco, Hanes, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com
About Turner Motorsports
Turner Motorsports, LLC, established in 1999, is in the midst of its sophomore season of NASCAR competition. Owned by Texas-native, Steve Turner, the organization has expanded in 2011 from a two-truck operation in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) to become the largest stand-alone multi-series team in NASCAR’s top-tier touring series. Turner Motorsports operates out of an 110,000 square-foot state-of-the art facility in Mooresville, N.C., and will house three entries in the Camping World Truck Series and four entries in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. The team boasts an all-star driver line-up that includes Kasey Kahne, Mark Martin, Ryan Newman, Jason Leffler, Reed Sorenson, Justin Allgaier, Ricky Carmichael, James Buescher and Brad Sweet. The Chevrolet-backed team has created alliances with General Motors’ powerhouse teams Hendrick Motorsports, which will provide engine support for both its NNS and NCWTS programs, Kevin Harvick Inc. for body and aero support, and Earnhardt Technology Group for drive train and suspension technology assistance. Turner Motorsports’ marketing partners include Dollar General, Great Clips, Monster Energy, BRANDT, Rexall, Exide, AccuDoc Solutions, Wolfpack Rentals, Fraternal Order of Eagles and ABF Freight. For more information on Turner Motorsports, visit http://www.turnermotorsportsllc.com www.turnermotorsportsllc.com.
