Ryan Blaney to honor Team Penske history with iconic 2008 throwback scheme at Pocono
It is absolutely wild to see, but Team Penske is digging into the history books for this weekend at Pocono Raceway. Ryan Blaney is set to run a stunning throwback scheme on his No. 12 Ford, perfectly recreating the Alltel livery Ryan Newman used to win the 2008 Daytona 500. It is a beautiful machine, capturing that iconic light blue base and white streak that cemented the 1-2 finish for the team during the 50th running of the Great American Race.
The tribute hits deeper than just the paint job. Beyond celebrating 60 years of the organization, the car will feature a commemorative sticker honoring the late crew chief Roy McCauley, who passed away in 2024. McCauley was the mastermind behind that 2008 Daytona win and a key figure in the seven victories he and Newman shared. It is a class act from Blaney, who called the Alltel scheme one of his favorites growing up.
Now, sitting third in the points standings, Blaney takes this machine to the 2.5-mile Tricky Triangle looking for a result. Newman, who tallied 13 Cup Series wins for the team between 2002 and 2008, clearly appreciates the gesture, noting the significance of bringing the livery back to a track where he found early success. It is a rare moment of reflection for one of the most successful organizations in the sport.
