Newman Finishes 21st in Rain-Shortened Talladega Race

LINCOLN, Ala. (Oct. 4, 2021) – In a Monday afternoon attempt at a full race from Talladega Superspeedway, Ryan Newman finished 21st in a shortened event that saw just 117 laps completed, 71 shy of the scheduled distance.

Rain throughout Sunday afternoon initially postponed the event to Monday, where mostly clearly skies allowed for the race to start at 1 p.m. ET. Newman utilized his typical strategy on Superspeedways, dropping to the rear in the early laps, a position he would maintain throughout the afternoon.

Newman closed out the opening stage in 31st, then a brief rain shower halted action for just under 20 minutes at lap 74. The field at that point was racing to lap 94 when the race would be deemed official, and a multi-car incident just prior to the stage two end ultimately halted the action for good, with Newman in 21st.

Newman and the No. 6 team are back in action next weekend at the ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Race coverage Sunday afternoon is set for 2 p.m. ET on NBC, and can also be heard on PRN and SiriusXM Channel 90.

Are you a die-hard NASCAR fan? Follow every lap, every pit stop, every storyline? We're looking for fellow enthusiasts to share insights, race recaps, hot takes, or behind-the-scenes knowledge with our readers. Click Here to apply!

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SpeedwayMedia.com

1 COMMENT

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Latest articles

Justin Allgaier, JR Motorsports reveal second consecutive Daytona 500 bid in 2026

The 2024 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion from Riverton, Illinois, will pilot the No. 40 Traveller Whiskey Chevrolet entry for JRM's second consecutive attempt of starting the Daytona 500 in 2026.

NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson Celebrated in Front of Hundreds at Hometown Elk...

Kyle Larson honored for a championship parade and ceremony in hometown of Elk Grove, CA

WORLD SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP ARRIVES IN VANCOUVER FOR ROUND 2 CANADIAN GP AT BC PLACE

The FIM World Supercross Championship continues its 2025 season this weekend as the championship arrives at BC Place for Round 2

Grillo’s Pickles Returns to Front Row Motorsports for Third Season

Grillo’s Pickles has announced an extension to their partnership with Front Row Motorsports to span across both Gilliland’s and Noah Gragson’s Ford Mustang Dark Horses for the 2026 Cup Series season.

Best New Zealand Online Casinos