Every NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver is constantly busy. Between races, interviews and sponsor obligations they are always on the go. That is especially true for Ryan Newman this weekend since he will be the first driver to compete in NASCAR’s three premier series as well as in the Whelen Modified Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Newman will race in two events on Wednesday, the UNOH Perfect Storm 150 Whelen Modified Series race and the O’Reilly 200 Camping World Truck Series race. Then, he will enter the Nationwide Series Food City 250 on Friday night and the Sharpie 500 on Saturday night.

“It is going to be a challenge to compete in all four races, but I am really looking forward to it,” Newman said. “It’s a lot of miles, a lot of laps. I have done the Nationwide and Cup races on the back-to-back nights in August before, and that can be difficult. Throw in the Truck and the Modified race on Wednesday, and it’s like I am running a second Cup race there. So, I know it is not going to be easy.”

Newman will pilot the No. 7 NY Aggressive Hydraulics ride in the Whelen Modified Series. Then, he will climb into the No. 2 Pringles truck from Kevin Harvick Inc. for the Truck Series race. Newman has two previous Truck Series starts but this will be his first race at Bristol.

In the Nationwide Series race, Newman will drive the No. 5 Fastenal ride from the JR Motorsports stables while looking for his second career Nationwide win at Bristol.

Then, Saturday, Newman will be in his No. 39 U.S. Army/ HAAS Automation Chevy for the Sprint Cup Series race. Newman currently holds the Sprint Cup Series qualifying record with a speed of 128.709; however Newman has never made it to Victory Lane at the .533-mile oval.

“I have always enjoyed the Bristol night race, and I know that it’s something that the fans really love,” Newman said. “I know the fans didn’t think that there was enough bumping and banging at Bristol last fall, but to me the racing is better there now. We can race side-by-side and actually gain spots without having to wreck someone. And the fans will still get an exciting race — it’s Bristol. To me, the night races are some of my favorites because I grew up racing on Saturday nights at local tracks. This race has that feel to it although there are hundreds of thousands of fans in the stands.”

The four races add up to 1,100 laps of beating and banging at the short track which will be physically taxing for Newman.

“Bristol is a very physically demanding track,” Newman said. “I will have to be sure to stay hydrated and loose, and Bristol is as much a mental racetrack as a physical one. It’s going to be fun and a challenge and I’m looking forward to it. I just hope that I can put on a good show for all of my sponsors and all of the fans out there who will be supporting me.”

 MORE NASCAR NEWS