When the City of Sins beckons, you know a surprise is imminent. The stage is set, and the motors roar louder, especially when an old gun from the past announces his comeback. Days after former driver Tony Stewart revealed his return at Miami, another star joins the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas. 

Ryan Newman, the vintage charioteer with 18 Cup race victories, is back in the saddle again – and he’s hitting the Xfinity Series circuit with some old-school swagger. But wait – there’s more as surprises await at every turn, including a new teammate.

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It’s not just the bright lights of Vegas making headlines in the NASCAR world this week. Two racers, one familiar and one returning from a hiatus, are about to make their mark on the Xfinity Series circuit—Ryan Newman and Ryan Reed.

Reed is making a comeback that’s hard to ignore. After all, his twelfth-place finish at the 2021 Darlington Truck race was his last national series start. He, like Newman, will be driving the No. 66 Chevrolet Camaro for MBM Motorsports. While many thought Reed was out of the game following Roush’s Xfinity Series team shutdown in 2018, Reed’s resilience proved everyone wrong.

“It is so cool to be able to make my return to Xfinity racing,” said Reed. “The Xfinity Series was my home for many years, so it just feels right to be back.” The tracks are about to sizzle and a part-time ARCA and NASCAR crew member, Colby Evans, wrote on X (previously Twitter),

This isn’t just a return for Reed. After all, 2008 Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman, now 45 years old, will be making his first NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) start in nearly eleven years. But he hasn’t remained foreign to racing tracks of late. In fact, he has made a few Cup appearances this season.

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It’s been a long, winding road for Ryan Newman since he last dabbled in NASCAR’s secondary division. The last time fans saw him there? A chilly November in 2012. Yet, despite the hiatus, Newman’s track record speaks volumes. A solid 18 Cup race wins, and seven Xfinity race victories are no small feat.  

And if you think he’s been out of the loop, think again. With five race starts under Rick Ware Racing this year, the veteran pilot finished as high as 27th in the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. In a nutshell, Newman’s been keeping himself connected.

The veteran driver will pilot the No. 66 MBM Motorsports Ford Mustang with sponsorship from GenerX Generators. In a heartfelt statement, the former ace of Tony Stewart expressed his enthusiasm. He said, “Homestead is one of my favorite tracks on the schedule. From being able to rip the fence to managing tire wear, the track suits my driving style perfectly.” 

In his next appearance at the NXS race at Homestead-Miami Speedway later this month, it won’t be surprising if Newman re-solidifies his dominance. It is a track he knows well and a victory lane finish at Miami is on his mind. And if anyone doubts his intentions, his Xfinity win at Homestead in 2005 might jog your memory—”My goal is to give Carl, MBM Motorsports and their partners a fantastic run and hopefully end the evening in victory lane!” 

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