Ryan Newman The Home of the Free, Because of the Brave

“The home of the free, because of the brave.”

Ryan Newman’s No. 39 Quicken Loans Chevrolet SS carries that poignant phrase this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway to honor those who have served and protected our nation as America celebrates Veteran’s Day.

Recognizing the service of our country’s military veterans is something Quicken Loans, the nation’s largest online retail mortgage lender, is committed to by way of a special program – the VA loan – that provides special benefits to both active and reserve military servicemen and women. Through this program, they’ve helped nearly 70,000 military families to date.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Newman’s Quicken Loans Chevrolet will feature a patriotic scheme showcasing more than 150 photographs of veterans who are part of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America – a charity Quicken Loans has supported for a number of years.

Quicken Loans is committed to helping veterans meet their home financing needs. Each month, the Detroit-based company helps thousands of active and retired military members with their mortgages. For the company, it’s just one way to thank them for their service.

This Veteran’s Day weekend, Newman would like nothing more than to give those who have served and protected our country through the years a ride to remember with a trip to victory lane at the mile oval nestled in the Arizona desert.

In his last seven starts at Phoenix, site of Sunday’s AdvoCare 500k NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, Newman has five top-five finishes, including a win in April 2010 and a runner-up finish in November 2010. His two finishes outside the top-five were marred by a pair of accidents that occurred while the 35-year-old driver was running in position to extend his impressive streak of finishes.

While Phoenix has been a strong racetrack for Newman in recent years, it’s also been a special racetrack in his career as it was the site of his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut. On that November weekend in 2000, Newman wasted no time showing the series regulars his penchant for turning a quick lap as he qualified 10th in the No. 02 Penske Racing entry in his maiden effort, which was led by crew chief Matt Borland. Newman went on to be competitive during the race, too, although the final results show a 41st-place finish due to an engine failure.

Then, in 2010, Phoenix was the site of another big first for Newman – his first victory with SHR.

In 22 Sprint Cup starts at Phoenix, Newman has four poles, the April 2010 win, eight top-five finishes and eight top-10s.

As Newman & Company enters the penultimate race of the 2013 Sprint Cup season, there are two primary items on the agenda – to close out the season with another victory and, most importantly, to honor and thank the millions of veterans whose sacrifice and service allow Americans the freedom to pursue their individual dreams.

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