NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
veteran Ryan Newman has agreed to a multi-year agreement to remain with Richard
Childress Racing as the driver of the No. 31 Chevrolet. The renewal marks
Newman's fourth year with RCR and his 16th full season in NASCAR's premier
series.
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"Ryan's consistency
on the track has been a benefit to our organization and this extension
solidifies the future of our racing program," said Richard Childress,
Chairman and CEO of RCR. "Ryan proved the first year he was here that we
could contend for championships and with this continuation, I believe we can
fulfill our commitment to winning races and a championship. Ryan has worked
hard to represent many of our partners, especially the primary sponsors
Caterpillar, Grainger and WIX Filters, helping them to get the most out of
their respective racing programs."
Newman's tenure at RCR
with crew chief Luke Lambert boasts two-straight Chase appearances including
the 2014 effort that culminated in a single point separating the 38-year-old
driver from the coveted Cup title and a career-best finish in the Cup point
standings. Entering this weekend's Cup race at Kansas Speedway, Newman and his
No. 31 team have accumulated 11 top-five, 39 top-10 and 65 top-15 finishes in
102 starts.
"I am pleased to
continue driving for Richard Childress Racing," said Newman. "Our
goal to win a championship all but turned into a reality during our first year
together. I feel like since then, we have some unfinished business to complete.
I'm fortunate to have forged a great relationship with my crew chief Luke
Lambert, and I very much want to not only help him reach our goal of winning a
Cup championship but also getting him his first Cup victory."
Before joining RCR, the
South Bend, Indiana native's Cup career spans 17 years and over 540 races
totaling 17 victories including the 50th Daytona 500 at Daytona International
Speedway in 2008 and the 2013 Brickyard 400.
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