Ryan Newman

Race Car Driver

Birthday December 8, 1977

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace South Bend, IN

Age 47 years old

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About

Race car driver nicknamed "Rocket Man," who is an American professional stock car racing driver. He's competed full-time in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series while driving the No. 6 Ford Mustang for Roush Fenway Racing.

Before Fame

Newman made his racing debut in 1993 in the United Midget Auto Racing Association and the All-American Midget Series, winning both Rookie of the Year and the championship. 

Trivia

He's competed in over 15 Daytona 500 races. 

Family Life

He and wife Krissie have owned an operated an animal and conservation organization called Rescue Ranch. 

Associated With

He's raced alongside other NASCAR luminaries including Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson.