The Ryan Newman Foundation

STATESVILLE, N.C. (December 16, 2008) – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Ryan Newman raised $155,000 for conservation and animal welfare efforts at the Ryan Newman Foundation’s Fourth Annual Charity Gala and Auction on December 12 and the Third Annual Charity Fishing Tournament on December 13 in Mooresville, NC. 

The gala, which was presented by Alltel Wireless, featured a concert by country music singers/songwriters Bridgette Tatum and Danny Myrick.  The pair wrote the song "She's Country," which was performed by Jason Aldean on the 2008 Country Music Awards.  

The charity bass tournament was presented by Ranger Boats and facilitated by FLW Outdoors.  Three hundred and nineteen fishermen competed for the grand prize which was Ryan Newman’s Z-20 Ranger Boat equipped with a 225 H.O. Evinrude, Minn-Kota Maxxum 80 trolling motor, Lowrance x135, and trailer.  Alfred Kiesling of Mooresville, NC and Cliff Kirby of Catawba, NC won the tournament and took home the grand prize package, valued at $45,000. 

The tournament also featured a separate competition between celebrities and pro anglers, which was won by Martin Truex, Jr. and Nick Case. The Celebrity/Pro Angler Big Fish Contest also included Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Regan Smith, Scott Lagasse, Jr., Brad Coleman, Colin Braun, Shannon Wiseman, Bridgette Tatum, “Two Foot” Fred Gill, and Pro Anglers, Koby Kreiger, Chris Lane, David Wright, Stephen Griggs, Michelle Armstrong, Maurice Freeze, Mitch Seruya, Ronnie Watts, Lee Haas, Fred Contaoi, Jared Haas and Derrick Hicks.   

Ninety percent of the proceeds raised will be used to fulfill the mission of the Ryan Newman Foundation Endowment—to educate and encourage people to spay/neuter their pets and to adopt dogs and cats from animal shelters; to educate children and adults about the importance of conservation so the beauty of the great outdoors can be appreciated by future generations; and to provide college scholarship funding through the Rich Vogler Scholarship program to students interested in auto racing careers. 

Ten percent of the proceeds will be donated directly to the Humane Society of Iredell and one other rescue group, both located in NC. “I’m very proud of all that our foundation has accomplished with our projects like Racing For Wildlife and opening the S.N.I.P. Regional Spay/Neuter Clinic in Catawba County,”

Newman said. “Krissie and I are working to make an even larger impact across the nation by supporting more spay/neuter programs, animal shelters and conservation programs. We really appreciate everyone’s support to help us raise funds for these important causes.”  

PHOTO BELOW:  NASCAR driver Ryan Newman (center) with winners of the Ryan Newman Foundation Charity Fishing Tournament Alfred Kiesling, Sr. (left) and Cliff Kirby (right) in front of the grand prize Ranger Boat.    
PHOTO CREDIT:  Photo Credit:  Brad Bolton, Hindsight Photography  

PHOTO BELOW:  NASCAR driver Ryan Newman (left) with winners of the Ryan Newman Foundation Celebrity Big Fish Contest, Nick Case (center) and Martin Truex, Jr. (right).    
PHOTO CREDIT:  Photo Credit:  Brad Bolton, Hindsight Photography  

Ryan Newman Foundation 3rd Annual Charity Bass Tournament WinnersMooresville, NC
Saturday, December 13, 2008 Prizes were awarded to the top 12 places: 

• 1st Place    -    Alfred Kiesling, Sr. and Cliff Kirby  (Caught 5, Alive 5, Weight 14-12)
• 2nd Place   -    Ron Wolfarth and Larry Inman    (Caught 5, Alive 5, Weight 14-0)
• 3rd Place    -    Lee Everhart and Ryan Everhart    (Caught 5, Alive 5, Weight 13-4)
• 4th Place    -    Chris Haywood and Matt Haywood    (Caught 5, Alive 5, Weight 12-13)
• 5th Place    -    Dave Overstreet and David Cooke    (Caught 4, Alive 4, Weight 12-12)
• 6th Place    -    Scott Hamrick and Roger Hoover    (Caught 5, Alive 5, Weight 11-15)
• 7th Place    -    Jody Wright and Lester Elton    (Caught 5, Alive 5, Weight 11-14)
• 8th Place    -    Andy Montgomery and Bryan Thrift    (Caught 5, Alive 5, Weight 11-9)
• 9th Place    -    Shane Lineberger and Hank Cherry    (Caught 5, Alive 5, Weight 11-5)
• 10th Place  -    Bob Bolick and Rick Hedrick    (Caught 5, Alive 5, Weight 10-9)
• 11th Place  -    Mike Luckado and Ralph Hollifield   (Caught 5, Alive 5, Weight 10-8)
• 12th Place (tie)  -   Donald Stanley and Kevin Stanle  (Caught 5, Alive 5, Weight 10-0)
• 12th Place (tie)  -   Gary Michaud and Rufus McDaniel  (Caught 5, Alive 5, Weight 10-0) 

COMPLETE TOURNAMENT RESULTS
For full weigh-in results, download the FLW Outdoors tournament results and big bass contest results in PDF format below. 

EVENT PHOTOS

• To download and print photos from the 2008 Charity Gala & Auction, click HERE.  (Please use the respective photo credits if publishing on the Internet or in print.) 
• To view the slideshow of photos, click on the following link:  3RD ANNUAL RYAN NEWMAN FOUNDATION CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT
• To download and print photos from the 2008 Charity Fishing Tournament, click HERE.  (Please use the respective photo credits if publishing on the Internet or in print.) 
• To view the slideshow from the 2008 Charity Fishing Tournament, click on the following link:  4TH ANNUAL RYAN NEWMAN FOUNDATION CHARITY GALA & AUCTION 

SAVE THE DATES
Mark your calendars for next year's charity events:
-  5th Annual Charity Gala & Auction, Friday, December 11, 2008, Mooresville, NC
-  4th Annual Charity Fishing Tournament, Saturday, December 12, 2008, Queen's Landing, Mooresville, NC  

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SPECIAL THANKS TO...                                                       

EVENT SPONSORS
Tournament sponsored by Ranger Boats
Tournament facilitated by FLW Outdoors
Team Registration sponsored by Meaty Bone
Boat Launch sponsored by BOOYAH

GALA TABLE SPONSORS
Country Boy Landscaping
Lewis & Daggett, Attorneys at Law, P.A.
Regan Smith Racing/R.L. Smith Inc.
Stewart-Haas Racing
IMG 
Kevin Harvick, Inc.
TCR Contractors

SPECIAL THANKS TO
A&L Enterprises
Affordable Custom Framing & Engraving
Andrea Krise, Mary Kay Products
Angie Selig, Tastefully Simple
Anyway Foundation
Baltimore Ravens
Benny Parsons' Rendezvous Ridge
Berkley
Blackberry
Brad Bolton, Hindsight Photography
Bridgette Tatum
Brittain's Wildlife Studio
Cabela's
Carhartt
Carolyn Miller
Cesar and Illusion Millan Foundation
Childress Vineyards
Chris Lane
Daiwa
Danny Myrick
Darrell Gwynn Foundation
Dave Lefebre
David Cooke
DeWalt
Denver Marine
Dignity U Wear
Dri-Grip
Eleven
Erin Lockman
Faith Motorsports
FLW Outdoors
G&G Outfitters
Gatorade
Godiva Chocolatier
Humane Society of Catawba County
Humane Society of Iredell
Humminbird
I H Caffey
Idegy-The Merchandise Agency
Indian Motorcycle
James Best
Jeff Gordon Foundation
Jimmie Johnson Foundation
JR Motorsports
Just Born Candies
Kasey Kahne Racing
Kawasaki
Krissie Newman Interiors
Lisa Hennesee, Pampered Chef
Lori Munro
Lupine Collars & Leads
Michael Iaconelli
Michael Waltrip Racing
Miller Lite
Minn-Kota
Missy Kistimaker, Pampered Chef
Misty Warren, Dove Chocolates
Mobay Sportswear
Motorsports Designs
Moultrie
Navionics, Electronic Charts
Nehalem Bay Winery
New York Giants
Old Spice
Otis Spunkmeyer
PeyBack Foundation
Pittsburgh Steelers
Power-Pole
Professional Bull Riders
Pure Fishing
Queen's Landing
Race Dog
Racing For Wildlife
Red Bull Racing
Richard Childress Enterprises
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Root 49 Music
Roush Racing
Rubbermaid Home Products
Ruckus House Foundation
Salt Free Seasons
Shane Lauderdale
Signs Now
SMI Properties
Snap-On
SNIP Regional Spay/Neuter Clinic
Sokol & Associates
Sona MedSpa of Charlotte
Steve Johnson
Strike King
Tanya Taylor
The French Patisserie
Tony Stewart
Two Foot Fred Gill
Victory Junction Gang Camp
Vino 100
Walt & Pam Sowden
Zebco