Sign in

John Newby

@johnnewby.bsky.social
1K followers 42 following 2K posts

Senior Writer at Savage Ventures covering NASCAR and Auto News. NMPA member. Big fan of Blue Heelers, coffee, and station wagons with ridiculous engines.

PostsRepliesMedia
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 19m
#NASCAR - Speaking with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Kaulig Racing CEO Chris Rice shut down the idea of Brad Keselowski joining the team. He said that Kaulig Racing already has a plan in place for 2027. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
NASCAR Team Shuts Down Brad Keselowski Rumors
A prominent NASCAR Cup Series team has shut down the rumors of a Brad Keselowski connection after the driver's surprise split with RFK Racing.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
NHRA and the CW Network have reached a multi-year broadcast agreement, starting in 2027. This deal splits the season between Fox Sports and CW. fanbuzz.com/racing/nhra/...
fanbuzz.com
NHRA Strikes Major Broadcast Deal To Bring Drag Racing to More Homes
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has announced a massive, multi-year broadcast deal that takes drag racing to more homes.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
NASCAR has penalized the people involved in fights at Martinsville. Brad Housewright, Chase Burrow, and Ryan Burrow have all been fined and placed on probation. 4 individuals who went after Corey Heim have been penalized. Steven Civatarese and Chad Bryant have both been suspended indefinitely.
061
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#NASCAR - Front Row Motorsports has found the new driver of the No. 38 Ford F-150 for 2027. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Championship-Winning NASCAR Organization Locks Up New Driver for 2027
Front Row Motorsports, a championship-winning organization, has signed a new driver for the 2027 Truck Series season.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
RFK Racing has announced that the team and Brad Keselowski will part ways after the 2026 season.
231
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#NASCAR - Denny Hamlin has called for punishment for the "cowards" who attacked Corey Heim at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday night. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Denny Hamlin Tears Into 'Cowards' Who Attacked Corey Heim
Denny Hamlin is not happy with the group of men who attacked Corey Heim after a Late Model race at Martinsville Speedway.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The CARS Tour is teaming up with Cleetus McFarland in 2027. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Dale Jr., Kevin Harvick Team up With Cleetus McFarland for Special Event
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, and the CARS Tour are teaming up with Cleetus McFarland for a special event at the Freedom Factory.
011
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#NASCAR - How quickly things changed for Chase Briscoe. He went from leading with under 10 laps remaining to falling 123 points behind Kyle Larson. This left him quite frustrated. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Chase Briscoe Leaves Track Frustrated After Kansas Near Miss
Chase Briscoe left Kansas frustrated after going from leading the race to hitting the wall and finishing fourth.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#NASCAR - Kyle Larson took it back to 2021 on Sunday as he flat-out dominated at Kansas Speedway. He also broke his own record in the process. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Kyle Larson Breaks His Own Record at Kansas Speedway
Kyle Larson captured his second win of the Chase on Sunday at Kansas Speedway, and he broke his own record in the process.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#NASCAR - Erik Jones is not going anywhere. He's back for the foreseeable future after signing a new contract. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Erik Jones Locks up New Contract Ahead of 2027 Season
Erik Jones is not going anywhere. He will return to Legacy Motor Club in 2027 and beyond after signing a new deal.
020
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#NASCAR - The Truck Series standings have changed yet again after a rain-delayed race at Kansas Speedway. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Rain-Delayed Kansas Race Shakes Up NASCAR Standings
The rain-delayed race at Kansas Speedway significantly shook up the Craftsman Truck Series Chase standings.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Cleetus McFarland is now the owner of Greg Biffle's No. 16 National Guard Ford Taurus after winning it at auction. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Cleetus McFarland Buys Greg Biffle’s Race Car at Auction
Cleetus McFarland has added a meaningful car to his collection. He has purchased a race car previously driven by the late Greg Biffle.
020
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#NASCAR - Joey Logano is well aware of his critics and haters. He holds no ill will; he actually wants to thank them. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Joey Logano Wants To Thank the Haters
Make no mistake, Joey Logano is well aware of the NASCAR fans who boo him and criticize how he won his three Cup Series championships. He's actually quite grateful for them. Videos by FanBuzz They are...
010
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Starting lineup at Kansas Speedway.
020
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Rain cancels practice and qualifying at Kansas Speedway. Joey Logano and Kyle Larson have the front row due to the metric. Ryan Blaney is buried in the field yet again after the crash at Bristol (25th). Chase Briscoe is also in the middle of the pack in 23rd.
010
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
From yesterday: Carson Hocevar doesn't hold any ill will toward Ryan Blaney after their fight. Instead, he's a bigger fan. #NASCAR fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Carson Hocevar Is a Bigger Ryan Blaney Fan After Bristol Fight
Carson Hocevar does not hold any ill will toward Ryan Blaney after their fight at Bristol Motor Speedway last weekend.
010
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The #NASCAR Hall of Fame has announced plans for a Kyle Busch exhibit. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
NASCAR Hall of Fame Announces Plans for Kyle Busch Display
The NASCAR Hall of Fame has announced plans for a display focused on Kyle Busch, who passed away in May at the age of 41.
030
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#NASCAR - Bubba Wallace expressed belief before the start of the Chase that he could go on a generational run. He hasn't achieved this yet, but he sees a path with the tracks remaining on the schedule. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Kansas Race Weekend Could Kickstart 'Generational Run' for Bubba Wallace
Bubba Wallace sits 10th in points, but he believes that he could make a generational run over the final seven Chase races.
010
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Tony Stewart's last #NASCAR start ended early after a three-wide incident involving Jake Garcia. Now, he's back for more superspeedway racing. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Hall of Famer Tony Stewart Returns to NASCAR for Another Start
NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart is gathering his firesuit and racing shoes in preparation for another start this season.
020
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Legacy Motor Club has hired Jeremy Bullins to be the crew chief for the No. 84 team in 2027. He will work with Riley Herbst.
110
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
#NASCAR - Shane van Gisbergen missed the Chase after Daytona, but he hasn't phoned it in since. The No. 97 team has just been experimenting in pursuit of more consistent speed. "Might make us go some steps backwards before we go forwards." fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Shane Van Gisbergen Seeks To Snap ‘Average’ Streak After Recent Experiments
Shane van Gisbergen and the No. 97 team are on a mission to snap the "average" streak after some experiments.
020
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
#NASCAR plans to have a conversation with Ty Gibbs after he threw a water bottle toward the fight happening on pit road. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
NASCAR Plans Conversation With Driver After Water Bottle Incident
NASCAR is planning to have a conversation with Ty Gibbs after he threw a water bottle into the fight featuring two other drivers.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
#NASCAR - Julia Piquet and Daniel Suarez have welcomed their first child into the world! fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Daniel Suarez and Julia Piquet Welcome First Child Together
Spire Motorsports driver Daniel Suarez and wife Julia Piquet have celebrated a major moment in their marriage.
170
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Each week of the #NASCAR season, Michael McDowell has rocked a custom pair of racing shoes with a lion's image. Sure, they stand out in the crowd, but they are also a fun way to talk trash to the No. 71 Spire Motorsports team. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
How a Pair of Shoes Showcases Michael McDowell’s Trash-Talking Skills
Michael McDowell has worn a custom pair of racing shoes this season, which are a nod to his fantasy football trash talk.
100
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Sam Mayer returns to JR Motorsports for the 2027 season. He will drive the No. 1 Chevrolet.
120
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
NASCAR announces no penalties for Ryan Blaney or Carson Hocevar. They are conducting a review for potential penalties to crew members involved in the fight.
160
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#NASCAR - RFK Racing has a new crew chief for the No. 6 team moving forward. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
RFK Racing Announces Sudden Crew Chief Change
RFK Racing has provided details about a sudden crew chief change that will happen before the race weekend at Kansas Speedway.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Last night, the chaos overshadowed the fact that a non-Toyota driver is leading the #NASCAR Cup Series standings for the first time. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
A Non-Toyota Driver Takes NASCAR Points Lead for First Time in 2026
The Cup Series championship standings have a non-Toyota driver in the top spot for the first time this season.
040
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#NASCAR - Joey Logano came oh so close to being collected in the same crash as Ryan Blaney. He avoided and then went on to take advantage of more chaos. As he sees it, the seas parted for him on Saturday night and set up his Bristol win. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
'Seas Parted' on Saturday Night as Joey Logano Inched Closer to Another Title
Joey Logano did not lead the most laps on Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, nor did he lead with 10 laps to go. He still won.
010
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
A fight broke out at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night as Ryan Blaney went after Carson Hocevar. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Fists Fly at Bristol as Ryan Blaney Goes After Carson Hocevar
A fist fight broke out on pit road after Saturday night's race at Bristol Motor Speedway as Ryan Blaney went after Carson Hocevar.
010
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Brad Pitt, Russell Wilson, Ric Flair, and Josef Newgarden are all at the Bristol Night Race.
020
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Multi-time IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden knows that it's a long shot to cross over and make his #NASCAR debut, especially while racing for Team Penske. But he's not giving up on this dream. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
2x Indycar Champ Josef Newgarden Holding Out Hope for Longshot NASCAR Debut
Two-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Josef Newgarden remains hopeful that he will make a NASCAR Cup Series start at his favorite track.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
As the potential for a lightning hold increases, teams work to get their cars warmed up and prepped to head to the grid.
010
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
2x IndyCar champ Josef Newgarden is here at Bristol to drive the pace car. Back in 2024, he told us that he wants to make a Cup Series start at Nashville or Bristol. That hasn't changed. Bristol is still top of the list, but he also would like to race at Richmond.
020
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The calm before the storm. The Cup garage opens at 3:30 pm ET.
031
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Taylor Gray was very mad at himself for how he raced Jesse Love in the closing laps at Bristol Motor Speedway. youtu.be/UrJ4lOxBJEw
youtu.be
Taylor Gray Leaves Bristol Mad at Himself After Racing Incident With Jesse Love
YouTube video by John Newby
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Sam Mayer is turning into a "battering ram" after a frustrating race at Bristol Motor Speedway. youtu.be/pnm8s0naJds
youtu.be
Sam Mayer Turning Into 'Battering Ram' for Remaining NASCAR Chase Races
YouTube video by John Newby
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#NASCAR - Christopher Bell has looked forward to this race at Bristol for several months. It's his chance at redemption after mistakes in the spring race. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Christopher Bell Aiming for Redemption in Bristol Return
NASCAR's return to Bristol Motor Speedway provides Christopher Bell with a chance to get some redemption for a past mistake.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#NASCAR - Ryan Blaney will start 29th at Bristol Motor Speedway due to the metric, but he's not going to make a stink about it. It's just part of the game. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Ryan Blaney Not Getting Worked Up Over NASCAR Lineup Metric
NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney is not making a big deal after the lineup metric dropped him to the rear of the field.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I asked Ty Gibbs about Samantha's comments on Instagram and him taking a big brother role to Brexton. He explained the role he can play, especially in handling grief. youtu.be/TqapSxpUXF4
youtu.be
Ty Gibbs Takes on Big Brother Role for Brexton Busch After Kyle Busch's Passing
YouTube video by John Newby
120
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Starting lineup at Bristol after rain and lightning canceled practice and qualifying.
020
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The #NASCAR Awards will take place two days after the championship race in Homestead-Miami. The NASCAR Awards ceremony will be streamed at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 10 on the NASCAR Channel. This channel is on Xumo Play, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus and Prime Video.
020
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Work is ongoing in the Cup Series garage. Chase Elliott brings back the NAPA Gold Filters scheme for the night race. Black always looks good. Bubba Wallace has an Outlaw Light scheme. The company has been a partner since May, but this is its first time as a primary sponsor.
120
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
#NASCAR - Legacy Motor Club has announced a crew chief change, effective immediately. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Legacy Motor Club Announces Crew Chief Change, Effective Immediately
Legacy Motor Club has announced a sudden crew chief change ahead of the race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.
010
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A new era begins for the Truck Series in 2027. The FedEx Freight Truck Series will be the new name as Craftsman exits.
120
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
#NASCAR - Henderson Motorsports will have a driver change tonight at Bristol Motor Speedway due to an illness. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Illness Forces NASCAR Driver Change at Bristol
A driver illness is forcing a Craftsman Truck Series team to switch up the lineup for Thursday night's Chase opener.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#NASCAR has made a welcome change to its wet weather policy. Crew chiefs now have more decision-making opportunities when deciding between slicks and wet-weather tires. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
NASCAR Announces Major Change To Wet Weather Policy
NASCAR has announced major changes to its wet weather policy moving forward, one that benefits crew chiefs and teams.
020
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
For the first time since 2007, Hendrick Motorsports will have neon yellow numbers on every car. #NASCAR fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Hendrick Motorsports Revives Classic Look for 2027 Season
Hendrick Motorsports is reviving a classic look for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season.
040
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Speaking with media members today, Layne Riggs confirmed he's back full-time in 2027. #NASCAR fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
NASCAR Championship Leader Makes Contract Announcement Ahead of Chase
Craftsman Truck Series championship leader Layne Riggs has made a contract announcement ahead of the Chase.
000
John Newby @johnnewby.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The first two weeks of the #NASCAR Chase have not gone smoothly for Denny Hamlin and his team, yet he maintains a slim lead in the standings heading to one of his best tracks. fanbuzz.com/racing/nasca...
fanbuzz.com
Denny Hamlin Maintains Slim Points Lead as NASCAR Chase Continues
Denny Hamlin and his No. 11 team have not performed as they expected in the first two races of the Chase, but they remain atop the standings.
000