Ryan Newman wins his first SRX Racing Championship after Heat 1 at Lucas Oil Speedway

In a stunning display, Ryan Newman has emerged triumphant as the 2023 SRX Racing Champion following a remarkable Heat 1 performance at Lucas Oil Speedway.

The seasoned racer secured his maiden championship title after finishing eighth in the first heat of the event, amassing enough points to claim victory even before the main race commenced.

Heading into the sixth and final race of the SRX Racing season, all eyes were on Newman as he held the lead in the standings. Newman's consistency throughout the season had positioned him as the prime contender for the championship, and he did not disappoint.

Tension was electric heading into the season finale at Lucas Oil. The "Rocket Man" strategically navigated his way through the pack to secure an eighth-place finish. While some might view eighth place as unremarkable, the calculated points system of SRX Racing turned this seemingly modest result into a championship-deciding move.

With the conclusion of Heat 1, Ryan Newman has done enough to secure his spot in SRX Racing history. The automatic points he garnered, coupled with his guaranteed participation in the upcoming heat and main race, have solidified his claim to the 2023 SRX Championship. The victory was particularly sweet for Newman, who controversially missed out on winning the championship in 2022.

"Superman" Jonathan Davenport and Bobby Labonte win Heats in SRX Racing finale

Despite his valiant efforts, 2021 SRX Champion and founder Tony Stewart found himself unable to match Newman. Stewart, the only mathematical contender to the 45-year-old, faced an uphill battle throughout the race and ultimately fell short of securing his second championship title. Ryan Newman's finish, two positions ahead of Stewart, leaves no doubt about his championship credentials.

On the other hand, "Superman" Jonathan Davenport emerged victorious in Heat 1, much to the fans' excitement.

Kenny Schrader secured second place in Heat 1 as Clint Bowyer, Marco Andretti, and Brad Keselowski rounded out the top five.

Further, the excitement continued to escalate as Bobby Labonte emerged victorious in Heat 2 of the SRX Racing finale at Lucas Oil Speedway.

Labonte's thrilling duel with Kenny Wallace and a late surge from Jonathan Davenport kept fans on the edge of their seats despite the championship results already being determined.

As the action heads towards the main race at Lucas Oil Speedway, all eyes remain on Ryan Newman. With him securing 2023 SRX Championship in spectacular fashion, it remains to be seen if the 45-year-old replicates his performance in the final race of the season to secure a strong finish.