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NASCAR Driver Ryan Newman to Return to Racing Following Fiery Crash

"I'm excited to be healthy and at some point get back in the race car when the world starts turning again," Newman said

In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Koch Industries Ford, flips over as he crashes during the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman announced Sunday that he will return to the driver's seat and continue racing once the coronavirus quarantine is lifted, NBC News reports.

The announcement comes two months after Newman was involved in a fiery crash, from which he emerged with relatively minor injuries.

"I'm excited to be healthy and at some point get back in the race car when the world starts turning again," Newman said Sunday on "FOX: NASCAR."

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