Motorsport News: Russ Bond's Weekly Report

With a win in the opening round of the Nextel Chase for the Cup, Ryan Newman vaulted up seven positions to third, heading into the second race, to be held next weekend at Dover. Factoring in how often, or more to the point, how scarce wins from Newman are, it is a great way for him to kick of his attempt at the championship. Now, he can probably get by without winning again in the chase, if he can produce consistent finishes the rest of the way