Ryan Newman Returns to Cup Series (and Fans are Here for It)

Ryan Newman’s hiatus from NASCAR’s National Touring Series lasted only just over a year as he will return to National Touring Series competition for Rick Ware Racing. His first race will be at Darlington on May 12.

The team has signed @RyanJNewman to drive select events events this season. Recently named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, his first start is at @TooToughToTame on May 12. To date, Newman has made 725 @NASCAR Cup starts earning 18 victories. @FordPerformance
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— Rick Ware Racing (@RickWareRacing) May 5, 2023

• Ryan Newman stopped competing in NASCAR full-time after the 2021 season. The man they call “Rocket Man” has a career best finish of 2nd in 2002 and was recently named to NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers list.
• Rick Ware has been filling out his rides with a myriad of drivers this season. The team has one top ten this season with Riley Herbst at the Daytona 500.
• Fans are excited to see Ryan Newman back in NASCAR competition.

In the Stands

Quite the NASCAR history sleuthing there Uke Kid

BlueFox98 is excited about Rocket Man returning.

John is excited to wear Ryan Newman swag once again!

Vanillawafers is also excited about the return of Ryan Newman.

A win this is indeed Jerry.

Yes indeed Mariah may month.

On Your Screen

Woah indeed DannyB.

Patiently waiting for the first time the two are on track racing each other.

Ryan Newman came back to prove he’s still harder to pass than Ross Chastain.

— Darian Gilliam (@BlackFlagMatter) May 5, 2023

From the Pressbox

Bob Pockrass reports that Newman will indeed be in a Cup car at Darlington.

Ryan Newman will be in a Cup car for Rick Ware Racing next week at Darlington. Will drive select races for organization this year.

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) May 5, 2023

Dustin Albino reports the five races Newman is scheduled to race. Most notably including North Wilkesboro.

RWR tells me Newman is scheduled for five races:

Darlington I
All-Star Race
Richmond
Darlington II
Bristol https://t.co/eSqBdOzQnQ

— Dustin Albino (@DustinAlbino) May 5, 2023

Jordan Bianchi also reports the news.

Ryan Newman will return to NASCAR, driving select Cup Series races for Rick Ware Racing. His first race will be next weekend at Darlington.

— Jordan Bianchi (@Jordan_Bianchi) May 5, 2023

Seeing Newman on the track again is a welcome sight to many fans across NASCAR. The question is, how difficult will Newman be to pass in a Rick Ware Racing car?