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

  • Omaha Productions Uses Ross Chastain for Unique Race

    Omaha Productions has used Ross Chastain for a unique race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Only one of the competitors used a car.

  • NBC Sports’ Chicago Broadcast Delivered Best Numbers in 6 Years

  • Cole Custer Makes Partial NASCAR Cup Series Return

  • NASCAR Confident in Global Appeal After Le Mans & Chicago

  • The Good & Bad of NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race Weekend

  • Kyle Busch Overcomes ‘Lawn Dart’ Crash With Top-5 Finish

    Kyle Busch delivered a top-five finish on the streets of Chicago on July 2. He capped off a day that began with a "lawn dart" crash.

  • NASCAR’s Historic Weekend Delivered a Historic Win

  • Historic Rainfall Disrupts NASCAR’s Chicago Weekend

  • Road Courses Remain Unchecked Item for Brad Keselowski

  • NASCAR’s Chicago Weekend Erases Denny Hamlin’s Skepticism

  • Street Course Veterans Deliver Standout Results in Chicago Practice

    Two street course veterans delivered standout performances with strong laps during Cup Series practice and qualifying in Chicago.

  • Button Sets Expectations for Van Gisbergen’s NASCAR Debut

  • Top Drivers Spread NASCAR Word Around Chicago

  • Brennan Poole Brings New Partner To NASCAR for Chicago

  • Christopher Bell Aims for Win, $1 Million Donation

  • Jesse Iwuji Motorsports Set for NASCAR Return With New Driver

  • Frankie Muniz Eyes National NASCAR Series in 2024

  • NASCAR: Schedule for Inaugural Chicago Weekend

  • Parker Kligerman Fulfills Childhood Dream in Chicago

  • Joey Logano Circles Upcoming Test as ‘Pivot’ Point

    Joey Logano is in the playoffs by virtue of a win at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but there is still work to do. He sees an upcoming test as his team's pivot point.

  • Appeals Panel Makes Decision About Legacy MC Penalty

  • NASCAR’s Road Course Aces Top Chicago Odds

  • Sheldon Creed Loses 25 Points After NASCAR Penalty

  • Michael McDowell Shows Support for Canada Return

  • Jimmie Johnson Withdraws from Chicago Race After Deaths of In-Laws, Nephew

    Police in Muskogee are investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday, June 26, and led to the deaths of Jimmie Johnson's in-laws and an 11-year-old nephew.

  • NBC Sports Unveils Plans for Unique Chicago Broadcast

  • NASCAR Examining Changes After ‘Unacceptable’ Nashville Crash

  • Nashville Superspeedway Remains a Treasure on NASCAR’s Schedule

  • Chicago Presents Unique Challenge for Supercars Champ Shane van Gisbergen

  • Josh Williams Kicks Off Nashville Weekend With Special Event

    Josh Williams has kicked off the Nashville Superspeedway weekend with a special event at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.