Next month, Ryan Newman will turn 44, but he still insists that he has plenty of life left in him. Unfortunately, he will be out of a seat for the 2022 season. Instead, Brad Keselowski will take over the Roush Fenway Racing in the #6 car. With the 2021 season officially complete, Newman is desperate to remain in the Cup Series and time has run out. Speaking to The Athletic, he said [https://theathletic.com/2939720/2021/11/06/ryan-newman-phoenix-may-mark-the-end-of-my-full-time-nascar-career/?source=user-shared-article], “Everybody can talk what they want about what happened at Daytona. But in the end, we go play a game of racquetball and I’ll still kick your a**. I’m not going to get an opportunity to do it with a team that gives me an opportunity to be a champion — ever. That’s OK. I really just want to win some races. I still enjoy doing what I’m doing. But in the end, I can’t be happy running 25th or qualifying 30th or racing for a lucky dog. That just doesn’t do it for me.” WHAT NEXT FOR RYAN NEWMAN IN HIS NASCAR FUTURE? At the moment, his NASCAR Cup Series future is in limbo, unless another team can swoop in and snatch him up. Another option for him is that he could be staring at a career as a part-time driver in the Cup arena. He fears that his career may take a similar trajectory as the likes of NASCAR legends, Kyle Petty, Rusty Wallace and many more. Most of those drivers grew up with other generations of cars, before they eventually hung up their boots. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-07T204902Z_56462723_MT1USATODAY17115604_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-SERIES-CHAMPIONSHIP.jpg]Nov 7, 2021; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Newman (6) during driver introductions during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Around that time, there were several younger drivers who were entering the sport and making an impact. READ MORE: “Making the Right Moves” – Ryan Newman on His NASCAR Cup Series Future [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-making-the-right-moves-ryan-newman-on-his-nascar-cup-series-future/] Ryan Newman is worried that the influx of newcomers could eventually see him pushed out of NASCAR altogether. Hopefully, Newman finally manages to score a ride for the upcoming season, as he is an excellent driver. It would also be a shame to see a driver of his caliber, out of the sport. 

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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>NASCAR Cup Series: Origin, Teams and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the NASCAR Cup Series?</strong></h2>
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is the authorizing body for stock-vehicle racing in North America. It was established in 1948 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Currently, the organization fields four types of tracks: Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

[caption id="attachment_2675743" align="alignnone" width="5162"]<img class="wp-image-2675743 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-20T005209Z_1919194866_MT1USATODAY22564783_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="5162" height="3322" /> Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Corey LaJoie (7), Kyle Busch (8) and A.J. Allmendinger (16) race three wide for the lead during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Origin</strong></h2>
The first-ever NASCAR race was held at Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway on June 19, 1949 and Christian David "Jim" Roper was the victor after racer Glen Dunaway was disqualified for making illegal adjustments to his car.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On this day in 1949, NASCAR held its first-ever "Strictly Stock" race.</p>
Thirty-three drivers raced at Charlotte Speedway, six of which were future NASCAR Hall of Famers. Jim Roper was declared the winner following a disqualification to Glenn Dunaway. <a href="https://t.co/yBUDRcRxVo">pic.twitter.com/yBUDRcRxVo</a>

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1670832065690972160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2023</a></blockquote>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Why is it named Cup Series? </strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series is the pinnacle of the racing arrangement in the NASCAR classification. The arrangement started in 1949 and was called the Strictly Stock Division. The series was subsequently known as the Grand National Division from 1950 to 1970.

Then, in 1971, it started renting its naming rights to the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was alluded to as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series till 2003. From the next year onwards, the series came to be known as the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series till 2007 after a partnership with Nextel.

Sprint obtained Nextel in 2005 and 2008 saw the arrangement being renamed as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Sprint remained the sponsor of the NASCAR Cup from 2008 to 2016. It was reported in December 2016 that Monster Energy would be the sponsor; therefore, the arrangement was renamed the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series from 2017 to 2019.

However, after decades of name changes, in 2017, the organization finally decided to shed off its old image and simply be named as the NASCAR Cup Series, with series sponsors being called 'Premier Partners'.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the format of the Cup Series?</strong></h2>
The NASCAR points system has been a complicated affair to say the least. Over the years, the organization has tried several iterations, namely the Latford system, the Chase and the current elimination playoffs format among others, to discern one that would be fair to each driver.

While the earlier system saw drivers being awarded points on the basis of prize money in a particular race, in 1972 a new format was introduced. This time the points were awarded on the basis of laps completed. However, even that came with its own flaws and just two years later, in 1974, the organization introduced point calculation based on a mathematical formula. However, given the complexity of the equation, Bill France Jr, the former CEO of NASCAR decided to step in and call upon his close friend Bob Latford, to come up with an efficient way, which later came to be known as Boot Hill Format or the Latford Model.

With equal points awarded in all races, as New York Times aptly put it: <em>"Mr. Latford set up his points scale to reward consistency rather than flashes of brilliance, and drivers seem to like it that way."</em>

This system was perhaps the longest-running one during that time, being replaced in 2003, by The Chase format. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series operates on the Playoff Format. The schedule consists of 31 oval races, 4 road course races, one street track race, and 4 non-championship races to be held on ovals. This also includes 16 playoff races, with four elimination rounds, namely, Round of 16, Round of 12, Round of 4 and Championship 4.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Teams</strong></h2>
As of 2024, the NASCAR Cup Series has 16 full-time teams participating and three manufacturers, namely Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford. As for the team with the most number of victories and championship, Hendrick Motorsports has has an undebatable upper hand, with 305 Cup Series wins and 14 drivers championships.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Venue</strong></h2>
The first championship race was reportedly held at Martinsville Speedway, a half-mile oval, on October 16, 1949. Currently, the final race of a Cup season is held at the Phoenix Raceway, which is a one-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix.

[caption id="attachment_1351857" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1351857 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-07T003206Z_1075855806_MT1USATODAY19376372_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-CHAMPIONSHIP.jpg" alt="Joey Logano NASCAR" width="1920" height="1289" /> Nov 6, 2022; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) races in the final laps of the Cup championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Championship</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series hosts three different championship under one name: The Driver's Championship, the Owner's Championship and the Manufacturer's Championship. The driver's championship as the name suggests is the award given to the driver that has emerged as the winner at the end of a season. On the other hand, the Owner's Championship aims to reward the team at the top of the points standings. The driver with the most championship wins are Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson. Additionally, Rick Hendrick-owned Hendrick Motorsports has won a record-breaking 14 championships till date.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-1195372 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/ezgif.com-gif-maker-3-78.jpg" alt="Richard Petty Dale Earnhardt NASCAR" width="1850" height="1253" />

On a similar note, the Manufacturer's Championship sees Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEMs) being awarded a championship based on how races their cars managed to dominate and the points accumulated. In this regard, US-based manufacturer Chevrolet has racked up the most Cup Series wins at 42, followed by Ford at 17, and Toyota at 3.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Track Types</strong></h2>
As mentioned earlier, the NASCAR Cup series organizes its races on four different types of tracks, namely, Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

When it comes to Intermediate tracks, it simply means <em>"any track greater than one mile in length, with the exception of both Daytona and Talladega" </em>according to the official NASCAR website and currently the Cup Series drivers compete on the following Intermediate tracks/Speedways :
<ul>
 	<li>Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.540-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.500-mile Quad-Oval, including a 2.280 miles Road Course)</li>
 	<li>Darlington Raceway (1.366-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Dover Motor Speedway (1.000-mile, Concrete Oval)</li>
 	<li>Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.500-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kansas Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Michigan International Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Nashville Superspeedway (1.333-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Phoenix Raceway (1.000-mile, Dogleg Oval)</li>
 	<li>Texas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>World Wide Technology Raceway (1.250-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
On the other hand, Superspeedways ae oval road courses of two miles or longer. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series has the following Superspeedways:
<ul>
 	<li>Auto Club Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicagoland Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Daytona International Speedway (2.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kentucky Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Pocono Raceway (2.500-mile, Triangular Oval)</li>
 	<li>Talladega Superspeedway (2.660-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
</ul>
The short tracks (less than 1 mile in length) that are part of NASCAR are:
<ul>
 	<li>Bristol Motor Speedway (0.533-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Eldora Speedway (0.500-mile, Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Knoxville Raceway (0.500-mile, Oval</li>
 	<li>Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)</li>
 	<li>Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (0.686-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Milwaukee Mile Speedway (1.015-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Richmond Raceway (0.750-mile, D-shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
As for Road Courses, NASCAR makes use of the following race tracks:
<ul>
 	<li>Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicago Street Race (2.14 miles)</li>
 	<li>Circuit of the Americas (3.426-mile)</li>
 	<li>DAYTONA Road Course (4.170-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.400-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Portland International Raceway (1.967-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Road America(4.048-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sebring Raceway (3.741 mi, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile)</li>
 	<li>Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel Races</strong></h2>
While NASCAR has several racetracks that it competes on, there are a couple venues that are held in high regards. Currently there are four such venues/races, namely the Daytona 500 held at the Daytona International Speedway, the Coca-Cola 500 held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway , the Brickyard 400/Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway.

Till date, Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman and retired NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon has the most number of Crown Jewel race wins (21), followed by Legacy Motor Club team owner Jimmie Johnson (14) and retired NASCAR driver Bobby Allison (13).

[caption id="attachment_1691261" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1691261 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Jimmie-Johnson-Jeff-Gordon.jpg" alt="Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon" width="1920" height="1280" /> January 20, 2017 - Charlotte, North Carolina, USA - Jimmy Johnson and Jeff Gordon introduce Rick Hendrick at the NASCAR Motorsport USA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, January 20, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. Rick Hendrick was inducted into the Hall of Fame with Richard Childress, Mark Martin, Raymond Parks, and Benny Parsons. 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - ZUMAw123 20170120_zap_w123_024[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Cars</strong></h2>
NASCAR is an ever-evolving sport and till date, there have been several iterations of the cars used during races. If we go back to the very inception of the sport, the first kind of vehicle that was used used to be called Generation - 1 (1948-1966), followed by Generation - 2 (1967-1980) and Generation - 3 (1981-1991). Later the Generation - 4 (1992 to 2007) was introduced , and then Generation - 5 (2007 -2012) and Generation - 6 (2013-2021) came into play. And currently, NASCAR features the Generation - 7 car that is also known as the Next-Gen.

Anothe notable model was the Generation - 5. Dubbed as the<em> "Car of Tomorrow"</em>, this model featured flaunted prominent front splitters under the bumpers and larger rear wings. Apart from that, according to NASCAR, the car also had <em>"significant safety advancements and a return to symmetrical bodies". </em>

[caption id="attachment_2651610" align="alignnone" width="3461"]<img class="wp-image-2651610 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-16T030626Z_974940649_MT1USATODAY22533198_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BLUEGREEN-VACATIONS-DUEL-1-AT-DAYTONA.jpg" alt="" width="3461" height="2307" /> Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Street Course</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series has come a long way since its initial days. The organization has always been open to developments and one of the most exciting ones came in 2023,when the tourney made its Street Course debut at Chicago.

In a bid to turn make the schedule even more exciting, NASCAR officials were reportedly in talks with Chicago authorities for a number of years, with one attempt of a Chicago street race even dating back to the 1980s. However, owing to political pressure, that plan failed to materialize. Now, fast forward to four decades later and authorities were finally geared up to host an exciting, first-of-its-kind race in downtown Chicago.

[caption id="attachment_1911252" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1911252 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-07-03T052154Z_1117738559_MT1USATODAY20983749_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-GRANT-PARK-220.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jul 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A general view as cars race along Grant Park during the Grant Park 220 of the Chicago Street Race viewed from the NEMA Chicago buliding. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Designed by race simulation video game developer iRacing, the race aimed to showcase the city's major landmarks such as the Buckingham Fountain, the Grant Park and the Soldier Field Stadium, among others.

The first iteration of the race came in July of 2023, with New Zealand born driver Shane van Gisbergen clinching victory in his first-ever NASCAR race. If that's not iconic, what is?

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<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR Cup Series</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Place of Origin</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Year of Origin</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">1949</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">First Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR "Strictly Stock" Race, Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Last Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR Cup Series Spring Race at Martinsville Speedway, 2024</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Crown Jewel Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Daytona 500, Coca Cola 600, Brickyard 400/ Verizon 200, Southern 500</span></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Drivers with the most Championships</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Richard Petty (7), Dale Earnhardt (7) and Jimmie Johnson(7)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team with the most Championships</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Hendrick Motorsports (14)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">First Champion</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Red Byron</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Defending Champion</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Ryan Blaney (2023)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Defending Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Team Penske</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2>Roush Fenway Racing: 2021 Latest News, Drivers, Stats, and Schedule</h2>
<h2>History</h2>
Roush Fenway Racing is an American stock vehicle racing group that contends in NASCAR Cup Series. However, it claims to be the most renowned racing organization in the 2000s and the early 2010s too. Following that, the team earlier competed in other NASCAR Series too.

The team earlier raced in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, ARCA Racing Series, Trans-Am Series, and the IMSA Camel GT.

Jack Roush found the team in 1988, with the base in Concord, North Carolina. Further, Roush got his way back to road racing in 2006, naming Roush Road Racing.
<h2>Achievements</h2>
The team ran its maiden race for NASCAR Cup Series in 1988 at Daytona 500. Further, the team made its debut in the Xfinity Series in 1992, Goody's 300. Following that, the team entered the Camping World Truck Series in 1995 at Heartland Tailgate 175 in Topeka. Finally, the team entered ARCA Re/Max Series in 2005 Advice Discount Auto Parts 200.

The team contended in 6,190 races. Further breaking into 3736 races in the Cup Series, 1712 races in r Xfinity Series, 712 races.
<h2>Drivers</h2>
The current lineup of Roush Fenway Racing fields the No. 6 for Ryan Newman and No.17 for Chris Buescher.
<h2>Roush Fenway Racing: Quick Facts</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="163">OWNERS</td>
<td width="180">Jack Roush

John W. Henry

Fenway Sports Group</td>
</tr>
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<td width="163">BASE</td>
<td width="180">Concord, North Carolina</td>
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<td width="163">SERIES</td>
<td width="180">NASCAR Cup Series</td>
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<td width="163">RACE DRIVERS</td>
<td width="180">6. Ryan Newman

17. Chris Buescher</td>
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<td width="163">SPONSORS</td>
<td width="180">6. Koch Industries, Wyndham Rewards, Castrol, Oscar Mayer, Roman, Roush Performance, Progressive Insurance, Acronis, Guaranteed Rate, Coca-Cola, Hy-Vee
17. Fastenal, SunnyD, Fifth Third Bank, Roush Performance</td>
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<td width="163">MANUFACTURER</td>
<td width="180">Ford</td>
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<td width="163">FOUNDED</td>
<td width="180">1988</td>
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<td width="163">LATEST RACE</td>
<td width="180">Cup Series:

2021 Food City Dirt Race (Bristol Dirt)

Xfinity Series:

2018 Ford EcoBoost 300 (Homestead)

Camping World Truck Series:

2009 Ford 200 (Homestead)

ARCA Re/Max Series:

2008 Hantz Group 200 (Toledo)</td>
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<td width="163">RACE VICTORIES</td>
<td width="180">328</td>
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<td width="163">POLE POSITIONS</td>
<td width="180">233</td>
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA &#8211; MARCH 07: Ryan Newman stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Roush Fenway Racing: 2021 Latest News, Drivers, Stats, and Schedule History Roush Fenway Racing is an American stock vehicle racing group that contends in NASCAR Cup Series. However, it claims to be the most renowned racing organization in the 2000s and the early 2010s too. Following that, the team earlier competed in other NASCAR Series too. The team earlier raced in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, ARCA Racing Series, Trans-Am Series, and the IMSA Camel GT. Jack Roush found the team in 1988, with the base in Concord, North Carolina. Further, Roush got his way back to road racing in 2006, naming Roush Road Racing. Achievements The team ran its maiden race for NASCAR Cup Series in 1988 at Daytona 500. Further, the team made its debut in the Xfinity Series in 1992, Goody&#8217;s 300. Following that, the team entered the Camping World Truck Series in 1995 at Heartland Tailgate 175 in Topeka. Finally, the team entered ARCA Re/Max Series in 2005 Advice Discount Auto Parts 200. The team contended in 6,190 races. Further breaking into 3736 races in the Cup Series, 1712 races in r Xfinity Series, 712 races. Drivers The current lineup of Roush Fenway Racing fields the No. 6 for Ryan Newman and No.17 for Chris Buescher. Roush Fenway Racing: Quick Facts  OWNERS Jack Roush John W. Henry Fenway Sports Group  BASE Concord, North Carolina  SERIES NASCAR Cup Series  RACE DRIVERS 6. Ryan Newman 17. Chris Buescher  SPONSORS 6. Koch Industries, Wyndham Rewards, Castrol, Oscar Mayer, Roman, Roush Performance, Progressive Insurance, Acronis, Guaranteed Rate, Coca-Cola, Hy-Vee 17. Fastenal, SunnyD, Fifth Third Bank, Roush Performance  MANUFACTURER Ford  FOUNDED 1988  LATEST RACE Cup Series: 2021 Food City Dirt Race (Bristol Dirt) Xfinity Series: 2018 Ford EcoBoost 300 (Homestead) Camping World Truck Series: 2009 Ford 200 (Homestead) ARCA Re/Max Series: 2008 Hantz Group 200 (Toledo)  RACE VICTORIES 328  POLE POSITIONS 233

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<h3>Ryan Newman: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
Ryan Newman is an American NASCAR driver. However, currently, he races full time in the NASCAR Cup Series. He is one of the most accomplished racers at present.

Subsequently, he is also known as the Rocket-Man. Newman has competed in several races and has continued at the Cup Series for the longest term.

Kurt Busch and Newman have <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/ryan-newman-net-worth/">claimed</a> the title for the longest-tenured active driver in the NASCAR Cup Series
<h3>Ryan Newman: Stats and Championships</h3>
The Rocke-Man was always interested in racing since his boyhood days. He made his debut in the racing world in 1993.? He competed in the United Midget Auto Racing Association and the All-American Midget Series. Further, he bagged the Rookie of the Year and the Championship too.

In 1995, he moved to USAC. He triumphed over races and claimed the title of Rookie of the Year in Midget Series and the Silver Crown in 1996.

He etched his name for triumphing over all three divisions for the first time whereas he was the winner of the Silver Bullet Series too.

At the NASCAR Gander RV &amp; Outdoors Truck Series, he competed in 7 races in a 6 years tenure.

He recorded his maiden victory in 2008 E-Z-Go 200.? With 1 victory, he further claimed 6 Top Tens and 1 pole position.

At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the American competed in 64 races in a term of 9 years. He earned 7 victories, 12 Pole positions, and 35 Top tens. Subsequently, in 2001 he recorded his best finish, ranking 28th.

Spanning over long continuous 20 years, Newman competed in 689 races. He amasses 18 victories, 51 Pole positions, and 263 Top Tens. Following that, he recorded his best finished in 2014, ranking 2nd.

He has several accolades tucked under his belt. In 1999, he achieved the United States Auto Club Silver Crown Series Championship. In 2008 he earned the Daytona 500 cup. Following that, he bagged the 2002 Winston Cup.

Further, in 2013, he was the Brickyard 400 winner. In 2002 he was adjudged the NASCAR Winston Cup Series ROTY. Finally, in 2003, he also clinched the Driver of the Year award.
<h3>Ryan Newman: 2021 Net Worth</h3>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/ryan-newman-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, he has a net worth of $50 Million.

He has recorded multiple accomplishments since his inception in the racing world.
<h3>Ryan Newman: Foundations and Charity</h3>
The Rocket-Man is extremely active in the arena of philanthropy. He supports several foundations. Moreover, he has his own foundations too.

One for animal rescuing-<a href="https://www.rescueranch.com/">The Rescue Ranch</a>, it serves the cause of respect for every animal, wildlife conservation. It further promotes agriculture, preserving a pleasant environment, and keeps a check on the human-animal bond. It also helps by providing rehabilitation.

He has provided funds for foundations like Hope For The Warriors and Victory Junction Gang. It helps to support the causes of cancer, children, health, service members.
<h3>Ryan Newman: Family</h3>
Greg and Diana Newman conceived Ryan Newman on December 8, 1977. He further grew up with his sibling Jamie Klepper in his hometown, South Bend, Indiana. Newman received his degree of B.S. in engineering from Purdue University.

He tied the knots with Krissie Newman. The couple has two daughters, Brooklyn Sage and Ashlyn Olivia. The Newman couple announced their marital split in 2013.

He has his spark on-screen industry as well. Further, he was on screen for an episode of American Pickers. Following that, his car was the cover of 2005 EA Sports- NASCAR SimRacing, a computer game he helped in developing.
<h3>How to Contact Ryan Newman?</h3>
Newman is active on several social platforms. He has his profiles on <a href="https://instagram.com/ryannewman1977?igshid=ecd8olqkss06">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanJNewman?s=08">Twitter</a>, and also has his own <a href="https://www.ryannewman.com/">website</a>. He shares his thoughts and opinions on social media with his followers.
<h3>Ryan Newman: Quick Facts</h3>
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<td width="151">AGE</td>
<td width="151">42</td>
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<td width="151">HEIGHT</td>
<td width="151">1.77-m</td>
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<tr>
<td width="151">NATIONALITY</td>
<td width="151">American</td>
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<td width="151">ETHNICITY</td>
<td width="151">White</td>
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<td width="151">DATE OF BIRTH</td>
<td width="151">December 8, 1977</td>
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<td width="151">MARITAL STATUS</td>
<td width="151">Divorced</td>
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<td width="151">SPOUSE</td>
<td width="151">Krissie Newman</td>
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<td width="151">KIDS</td>
<td width="151">2- Brooklyn Sage, Ashlyn Olivia</td>
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<td width="151">RESIDENCE</td>
<td width="151">Statesville, NC</td>
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Ryan Newman COURTESY: GETTY Ryan Newman: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Ryan Newman is an American NASCAR driver. However, currently, he races full time in the NASCAR Cup Series. He is one of the most accomplished racers at present. Subsequently, he is also known as the Rocket-Man. Newman has competed in several races and has continued at the Cup Series for the longest term. Kurt Busch and Newman have claimed the title for the longest-tenured active driver in the NASCAR Cup Series Ryan Newman: Stats and Championships The Rocke-Man was always interested in racing since his boyhood days. He made his debut in the racing world in 1993.? He competed in the United Midget Auto Racing Association and the All-American Midget Series. Further, he bagged the Rookie of the Year and the Championship too. In 1995, he moved to USAC. He triumphed over races and claimed the title of Rookie of the Year in Midget Series and the Silver Crown in 1996. He etched his name for triumphing over all three divisions for the first time whereas he was the winner of the Silver Bullet Series too. At the NASCAR Gander RV &amp; Outdoors Truck Series, he competed in 7 races in a 6 years tenure. He recorded his maiden victory in 2008 E-Z-Go 200.? With 1 victory, he further claimed 6 Top Tens and 1 pole position. At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the American competed in 64 races in a term of 9 years. He earned 7 victories, 12 Pole positions, and 35 Top tens. Subsequently, in 2001 he recorded his best finish, ranking 28th. Spanning over long continuous 20 years, Newman competed in 689 races. He amasses 18 victories, 51 Pole positions, and 263 Top Tens. Following that, he recorded his best finished in 2014, ranking 2nd. He has several accolades tucked under his belt. In 1999, he achieved the United States Auto Club Silver Crown Series Championship. In 2008 he earned the Daytona 500 cup. Following that, he bagged the 2002 Winston Cup. Further, in 2013, he was the Brickyard 400 winner. In 2002 he was adjudged the NASCAR Winston Cup Series ROTY. Finally, in 2003, he also clinched the Driver of the Year award. Ryan Newman: 2021 Net Worth According to Celebrity Net Worth, he has a net worth of $50 Million. He has recorded multiple accomplishments since his inception in the racing world. Ryan Newman: Foundations and Charity The Rocket-Man is extremely active in the arena of philanthropy. He supports several foundations. Moreover, he has his own foundations too. One for animal rescuing-The Rescue Ranch, it serves the cause of respect for every animal, wildlife conservation. It further promotes agriculture, preserving a pleasant environment, and keeps a check on the human-animal bond. It also helps by providing rehabilitation. He has provided funds for foundations like Hope For The Warriors and Victory Junction Gang. It helps to support the causes of cancer, children, health, service members. Ryan Newman: Family Greg and Diana Newman conceived Ryan Newman on December 8, 1977. He further grew up with his sibling Jamie Klepper in his hometown, South Bend, Indiana. Newman received his degree of B.S. in engineering from Purdue University. He tied the knots with Krissie Newman. The couple has two daughters, Brooklyn Sage and Ashlyn Olivia. The Newman couple announced their marital split in 2013. He has his spark on-screen industry as well. Further, he was on screen for an episode of American Pickers. Following that, his car was the cover of 2005 EA Sports- NASCAR SimRacing, a computer game he helped in developing. How to Contact Ryan Newman? Newman is active on several social platforms. He has his profiles on Instagram, Twitter, and also has his own website. He shares his thoughts and opinions on social media with his followers. Ryan Newman: Quick Facts  AGE 42  HEIGHT 1.77-m  NATIONALITY American  ETHNICITY White  DATE OF BIRTH December 8, 1977  MARITAL STATUS Divorced  SPOUSE Krissie Newman  KIDS 2- Brooklyn Sage, Ashlyn Olivia  RESIDENCE Statesville, NC

“Kick Your A**” – Ryan Newman Lashes Out at Age Critics Amid Retirement Talks

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