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Ryan Newman’s door is open. Open for bid, that is. Starting July 13, race fans can place their bid on an actual door panel from Newman’s No. 12 Alltel Dodge Avenger through an online auction at www.alltelracing.com. As heard on Newman’s biweekly podcast, the Penske driver tells listeners that he only donates autographed portions of raced cars, not wrecked cars. No Kyle Busch or Pablo Montoya marks on this door.

Breaking News: Ryan Newman announces he'll leave Penske at the end of the 2008 season

Penske Racing and Ryan Newman have agreed to part ways at the end of the 2008 season. Rumors have been hot and heavy that Newman is schedule to become the second driver for the newly formed Stewart Haas Racing. This announcement between Penske and Newman paves the way for Newman to accept Tony Stewart's offer to drive for his team beginning in 2009.

Over the weekend Newman stated that he had up to four options on where he could drive next season including an opportunity to return to Penske. However, Newman has said that he needed to see an improvement in the teams performance before he'd consider returning to Penske. As this announcement comes, sources have told SOZ that Newman is serious about joining Stewart Haas Racing and that announcement could come as early as today or an official announcement would come during the Indianapolis race weekend on July 25th-27th.

Sources confirm that other options for Newman include taking over the No. 20 ride for Joe Gibbs Racing or driving for Richard Childress Racing's fourth entry in 2009 where General Mills will become the sponsor.

They said what?

Roger Penske, Owner Penske Racing: "We want to thank Ryan for his hard work and contributions to Penske Racing over the past nine years. We wish Ryan all the best for the future and we'll continue to focus our efforts on making the Chase with Ryan and the Alltel Dodge team this season."

Jeff Fox, Chief Operating Officer from Alltel: "From the early days in the ARCA series to our team celebration in Victory Lane at this year's Daytona 500, Alltel Wireless has enjoyed a memorable, eight-year relationship with Ryan Newman. Ryan has been an outstanding representative on and off-the track, and we're very proud of the results the partnership has delivered to our brand. We remain committed to our sponsorship of the #12 Alltel Dodge and look forward to having Ryan behind the wheel for the rest of the 2008 season. We wish him all the best in his next endeavor."

As for Stewart Haas Racing, rumors continue to fly about Newman and DEI's Martin Truex Jr., joining the team. But sources have stated as early as this morning that Truex was seen over the Chicagoland weekend being courted by Penske Racing officials including driver Kurt Busch to replace Newman at Penske Racing. (Note: Truex to Penske is a rumor and not official)

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