To the surprise of exactly no one, Ryan Newman is leaving Penske after this year, in all likelihood to cast his lot with Tony Stewart at Stewart Haas.  This brings together one of the Gillette Young Guns with Stubble Boy, which is about the only aspect of this story yet to be beaten to death.  But give it time.

Newman, being a known fan-friendly face, will help (if he hasn't already) snag a high profile sponsor or two.  Preferably two in these sour economic times, which given the expected scorched earth policy GM is expected to announce tomorrow is pretty much going to be a necessity.

Stay tuned for the next driver and/or sponsor announcement.  Probably won't have long to wait.