Newman Looks to Speed Into AMS Record Book

Having won the pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway seven times previously, Ryan Newman will attempt to make history on Friday, March 6 during Georgia Power Qualifying Night when he looks to become the all-time leader in pole wins at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Accustomed to leading the field to the green flag in Atlanta, Newman, known as the “Rocket Man” for his qualifying prowess, will not only be chasing history, but also his mentor with whom he is tied in pole wins, Buddy Baker.

“Atlanta has always been a place where I like to qualify, and it would be an honor to get the all-time pole record there,” said Newman.

“It would be an honor to beat Buddy Baker in all-time poles at Atlanta Motor Speedway,” Newman continued. “Atlanta is a place where I enjoy qualifying and I have a great record there. I am really looking forward to trying to claim the all-time qualifying record.”

Newman owes much of his qualifying success in Atlanta to Baker.

“Buddy and I always drove the tracks backwards because it gives you a different perspective of entry and exit points,” Newman said. “It lets you know how to approach those points when you are going the right way. Its something we did at Atlanta when he was teaching me about the track and I have always qualified well there.”