DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – With fewer than three laps remaining in Sunday’s Daytona 500, Ryan Newman was in position to claim his second career victory in NASCAR’s most prestigious race. But running in second place as the pack of cars were battling for position on the backstretch of Daytona International Speedway, Newman’s U.S. Army Chevrolet got collected in a multicar accident on Lap 197, ending any chance of visiting Victory Lane in the Great American Race. Newman led the most laps (37), including Laps 182-192 and Lap 196. The 200-lap scheduled race went into double overtime with two green-white-checkered restarts. When the dust settled at the 2.5-mile oval, Newman was credited with a 22nd-place finish. “We had a plan and we had the horsepower to win this race,” said Newman. “But we were on … Read entire article »

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – When asked if winning the Daytona 500 is a career-changing experience, Ryan Newman answers without hesitation. “Obviously it’s a big career builder and resume builder,” said Newman, winner of the 50th anniversary Daytona 500 in 2008. “It changed my life because I have the trophy, the check and the notoriety to go along with it. But I think it’s the impression that people have of you as a Daytona 500 champion that changes your life more so.” Newman, driver of the No. 39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, would like nothing better than to enhance his resume on Sunday with another victory in the Great American Race. “I want to drive the Soldiers’ car to victory lane,” stated Newman. “That’s our goal and what better way to salute our Army Strong … Read entire article »