7/9/2025
Lancaster Speedway
RYAN NEWMAN AND DAUGHTER BROOKLYN SET TO SHARE FIRST LANCASTER MOTORPLEX EXPERIENCE AT NITRO TO NASCAR WEEKEND
Lancaster, NY (July 9, 2025) — Racing is often a family affair — and this Saturday night at Lancaster Motorplex, fans will see that bond take center stage as NASCAR legend Ryan Newman and his daughter Brooklyn both make their Lancaster racing debut during the highly anticipated Nitro to NASCAR Weekend.
Newman, a Daytona 500 champion and NASCAR veteran, will strap into the iconic Mystic Missile for car owner Tim Connolly to compete in the Nu-Way Auto Parts 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. The race marks Newman’s return to Tour competition and his first-ever start at Lancaster Motorplex.
"I’m excited to get behind the wheel of pretty much anything, but it seems the tour type modifieds have been my go to for the last couple of years," said Ryan. "I’ll be piloting Tim Connelly’s Mystic Missile for the second time this year and look forward to racing at Lancaster".
He shared even bigger news about the race weekend in Western NY.
"I’m excited to announce that not only will I be competing in the NASCAR Whelen Modified race at Lancaster Speedway this weekend, but also my daughter Brooklyn will be competing in a Sportsman Modified", added Newman.
The Lancaster Sportsman similar to the crate modified Brooklyn has been racing at the short tracks back home in North Carolina this season. While Ryan gets set to chase victory in one of the Tour’s most storied cars, his daughter Brooklyn will also hit the track for the first time at Lancaster.
“Mikey Meyers [of Speed Enterprises Entertainment] and I have talked about this for a couple of years," added Newman, "and he has been instrumental in getting Brooklyn a competitive car".
Brooklyn will compete in a Sportsman entry fielded by the championship-winning Rutherford Racing team, taking on some of Lancaster’s top weekly contenders. The Rutherford team has a long-standing record of success at the track. The father-daughter duo will share this milestone moment together, each making their Lancaster debut on the same night.
“Having Ryan and Brooklyn Newman compete at Lancaster during our Nitro to
NASCAR weekend adds even more excitement to an already strong event. Ryan’s a household name in racing, and it’s great to see Brooklyn making her own mark behind the wheel. Fans are in for a great show,” said Mike Myers of Speed Enterprises Entertainment, special consultant to Lancaster Motorplex.
The weekend kicks off Friday night, July 11, with nitro-powered action on the dragstrip as NHRA standout Scott Palmer brings his High Speed Fuel & Fun Show to town. The weekend kicks off with high-horsepower runs, standout performances, and competitive local drag racing action.
On Saturday, July 12, all eyes will shift to the oval as the Nu-Way Auto Parts 150 brings the stars of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour to Lancaster. The card will also include a full lineup of local racing divisions, including the Sportsman, Street Stocks, and Late Models. Before the green flag drops, fans are invited to a special Pre-Race Pit Partyfrom 6:15 to 6:45 PM, where they can meet Tour drivers, collect autographs, and see the cars up close. The night closes with a fireworks presentation by Skylighters of NY.
Tickets are on sale now for both Friday and Saturday events at
LancasterMotorplexNY.com.
This weekend at Lancaster Motorplex promises unforgettable moments.
Article Credit: Dale Wolbrink
Submitted By: Steven Petty