John Newby

Expertise:
NASCAR, Motorsports
Education:
Full Sail University, Westwood College
Location:
Charlotte, North Carolina

Experience

John Newby covered NASCAR for Heavy.com from 2021 to 2023. A National Motorsports Press Association member, his bylines include NBC Sports, CBS' 24/7 Sports and The Runner Sports.

Education

John Newby holds a master of arts degree in new media journalism from Full Sail University, where he graduated in 2013. He also earned a bachelor's degree in web design from Westwood College.

Latest Articles From John Newby

Chad Knaus Responds After NASCAR Issues L2-Level Penalties

Chad Knaus Responds After NASCAR Issues L2-Level Penalties

Ryan Blaney Has a Unique Way of Connecting With NASCAR Fans

Ryan Blaney Has a Unique Way of Connecting With NASCAR Fans

A Truck Series Champion Returns for North Wilksboro Speedway

A Truck Series Champion Returns for North Wilksboro Speedway

Noah Gragson Reunites With Race-Winning NASCAR Sponsor

Noah Gragson Reunites With Race-Winning NASCAR Sponsor

Atlanta Return Presents New Challenge for NASCAR Drivers

Atlanta Return Presents New Challenge for NASCAR Drivers

Kevin Harvick Brings Back the No. 29 for Special Event

Kevin Harvick Brings Back the No. 29 for Special Event

Ryan Blaney Celebrates BodyArmor Partnership With ‘Stormtrooper’ Scheme

Ryan Blaney Celebrates BodyArmor Partnership With ‘Stormtrooper’ Scheme

Hailie Deegan Scores New Partnership for Atlanta Weekend

Hailie Deegan Scores New Partnership for Atlanta Weekend

Kyle Petty ‘Humbled’ by Support for Annual Charity Ride

Kyle Petty ‘Humbled’ by Support for Annual Charity Ride

The NASCAR Rookie of the Year Battle Heats Up

The NASCAR Rookie of the Year Battle Heats Up

Ford Performance Rises Up for Atlanta Odds

Ford Performance Rises Up for Atlanta Odds

NASCAR Announces Penalties for Aric Almirola’s Team

NASCAR Announces Penalties for Aric Almirola’s Team

NASCAR Penalizes Denny Hamlin for Phoenix Incident

NASCAR Penalizes Denny Hamlin for Phoenix Incident

Hendrick Motorsports Receives Largest Single-Team Fine in NASCAR History

Hendrick Motorsports Receives Largest Single-Team Fine in NASCAR History

JD Motorsports Makes Full-Time Driver Change

JD Motorsports Makes Full-Time Driver Change

23XI Racing Debuts Bright, New Scheme at Atlanta Motor Speedway

23XI Racing Debuts Bright, New Scheme at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Spencer Boyd Reunites With Key Sponsors Amid 2023 Season

Spencer Boyd Reunites With Key Sponsors Amid 2023 Season

Jimmie Johnson Adds New Sponsor for 2 ‘Bucket List’ Races

Jimmie Johnson Adds New Sponsor for 2 ‘Bucket List’ Races

Denny Hamlin Gives Blunt Response About Fencing Ross Chastain at Phoenix

Denny Hamlin Gives Blunt Response About Fencing Ross Chastain at Phoenix

Chad Chastain Making NASCAR Xfinity Series Debut

Chad Chastain Making NASCAR Xfinity Series Debut

Justin Allgaier Joins Forces With Race-Winning Sponsor

Justin Allgaier Joins Forces With Race-Winning Sponsor

NASCAR Roster Portal Reveals Jimmie Johnson’s Next Start

NASCAR Roster Portal Reveals Jimmie Johnson’s Next Start

Jeff Gordon Weighs in After Josh Berry’s Top 10

Jeff Gordon Weighs in After Josh Berry’s Top 10

Alex Bowman Sets New Personal-Best Mark at Phoenix Raceway

Alex Bowman Sets New Personal-Best Mark at Phoenix Raceway

Kevin Harvick Is Not Going Quietly Into Retirement

Kevin Harvick Is Not Going Quietly Into Retirement

Team Chevy Matches NASCAR Streak From 2001

Team Chevy Matches NASCAR Streak From 2001

Bizarre Wheel Issue Disrupts Aric Almirola’s Phoenix Race

Bizarre Wheel Issue Disrupts Aric Almirola’s Phoenix Race

The NASCAR Xfinity Series Has a Sneaky Contender

The NASCAR Xfinity Series Has a Sneaky Contender

Sammy Smith Makes NASCAR History at Phoenix

Sammy Smith Makes NASCAR History at Phoenix

Christopher Bell Has Strong Words for New NASCAR Package

Christopher Bell Has Strong Words for New NASCAR Package