TALLADEGA, Ala. -- For a moment, Ryan Newman thought he had the points lead after Sunday's NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Newman originally was credited with third place, behind winner Dale Jarrett and runner-up Tony Stewart before NASCAR reviewed film and changed the order. Newman dropped to fourth -- so instead of leading the points, he trails Stewart by four points.

Despite the accomplishment, others wanted to talk about Newman's driving. Some blamed him for an eight-car crash on lap 66 when Newman made contact with Casey Mears in the tri-oval. Scott Riggs' car flipped and rolled several times. He wasn't injured.

Said Newman: "I've been on the receiving end as much as I've been on the giving end. I don't know if I was to blame."

No penalty

Jamie McMurray's car failed a post-race inspection but won't be penalized, a series official said.

McMurray finished 12th and was the car randomly selected for post-race inspection. The car was too low but a series official determined the car was damaged during the race.

Changing rides?

Defending series champion Kurt Busch said he's trying to get out of his contract with Roush Racing and move to Penske Racing South next season to fill the spot vacated by Rusty Wallace. Busch's contract with Roush goes through next season, after which he is signed to race for Penske.

Any change is likely to be contingent on McMurray getting out of his contract at Chip Ganassi Racing to move to Roush. McMurray's contract with Ganassi goes through next season and he has signed to race at Roush for 2007.

Geoff Smith, Roush Racing president, said a deal must be finalized in the next two weeks to allow Busch to move on.

Test session

NASCAR is scheduled to test the car of the future today at Talladega. Series officials hope to have this car, likely to incorporate more safety features and design features to limit the car's reliance on aerodynamics, ready for 2007.

Three cars are scheduled to be tested today.

Petty Enterprises will have a Dodge, Roush Racing will supply a Ford and NASCAR will have a Chevrolet.