NASCAR veteran Ryan Newman is about to make his return to the Cup Collection, operating choose races for Rick Ware Racing all through the rest of the 2023 Cup Collection season.
On Friday, Rick Ware Racing introduced that Newman will make his first begin of the season at Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, Could 14. Nevertheless, the staff didn’t announce what different races Newman will compete on this season.
His Darlington outing will probably be his first-ever race behind the wheel of the Subsequent Gen automobile. He final ran a Cup race at Phoenix Raceway in 2021.
In a press release launched by the staff, Rick Ware stated:
“I bear in mind watching ‘Thursday Night time Thunder’ on ESPN and seeing Ryan compete in opposition to some stout competitors in these days. I turned a fan then and when he first got here to NASCAR, I knew he was going to be an awesome driver and win lots of races.”
He continued:
“He brings nice depth and perception to RWR whereas we proceed to develop our staff. Ryan’s been an awesome ambassador for our sport and Ford. We’re actually trying ahead to racing with him this season.”
A number of drivers have been used behind the wheel of #15 and #51 RWR vehicles this season, together with J.J. Yeley, Brennan Poole, Cody Ware, Zane Smith, Riley Herbst, Todd Gilliland, and former F1 world champion Jenson Button.
Ryan Newman spoke about making his NASCAR Cup Collection return
Ryan Newman, who was not too long ago named one of many 75 biggest drivers in NASCAR historical past, had a outstanding profession in NASCAR’s top-tier collection.
The 45-year-old has earned 18 wins, together with 51 poles, 117 top-five, and 268 top-10 finishes in 725 begins in Cup Collection. Amongst his victories are the 2008 Daytona 500 and the 2013 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His most up-to-date Cup win got here in 2017 at Phoenix Raceway.
In a press release launched by the staff, Ryan Newman stated:
“I’m grateful for the chance to work with Rick Ware Racing and Ford. I feel this will probably be good for all of us with our mixed expertise and data. Being a part of the Throwback Weekend at one among my favourite tracks in Darlington is fairly particular. After not too long ago being named one among NASCAR’s 75 Best Drivers, it carries even some significance.”
Ryan Newman will look so as to add extra Cup Collection wins to his resume when he begins his part-time schedule this season with Rick Ware Racing at Darlington Raceway.