 During the 2000 season, after an impressive season with Ryan Newman in the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series, Borland and Newman made their NASCAR Cup Series debuts driving for the No.02 Kranefuss-Penske Racing Dodge at Phoenix, starting in 10th and finishing 41st after having engine issues.In 2001, Newman and Borland teamed up again for 7 races, again for the No.