NASCAR driver Ryan Newman is back again in this year’s Daytona 500. Here’s a look at his personal life as we look into his relationship before his divorce from Krissie Newman.
Krissie and Ryan’s divorce came as a shock to everyone. The pair had been each other’s pillars, and the news of their split was unexpected. Despite this, the pair have been there for their daughters. Krissie and Ryan made sure to put their children first amid the divorce.
Ryan Newman and Krissie’s divorce
The news of their divorce broke in February 2020. Ryan decided to break the silence on his social media as he wrote, “After 16 years of marriage, Krissie and I have decided to amicably separate. We will continue to jointly raise our girls while remaining friends and continuing to work together supporting Rescue Ranch. Thank you for the years of support and friendship. We ask that our daughters’ privacy be respected at this time.”
Krissie shared the same statement on her social media profile. Despite their separation, she was there for Ryan. When he suffered a terrible crash during the 2020 Daytona 500, Krissie took to social media and tweeted “OMG.”
Ryan Newman and Krissie’s relationship
Krissie and Ryan got married in 2004 after meeting each other on a blind date. The pair dated for three years before saying their I do’s. She was always there to support him during his races and was even given the title of the ‘First Lady of NASCAR.’
Ryan and Krissie, together, have been part of various charitable communities. Even after the divorce, the pair continue to do that. Ever since their split, Krissie and Ryan have shifted their focus to their daughters. Ryan’s social media page is filled with pictures of his daughters and a glimpse of his professional life.