Ryan Newman Named VIP Guest for Kulwicki Driver Development Program Banquet
Nov 22, 2025
The 2025 Kulwicki Driver Development Program Banquet airs live on RacingAmerica.TV and Racing America's social media platforms on Tuesday, December 9.
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Broadcast coverage of the banquet begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday from the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This year will be the first year that the Kulwicki Cup champion is announced at the banquet, adding to the excitement of this year's event.
Coverage will be available for free for those watching on RacingAmerica.TV, as well as Racing America's social media platforms.
Five finalists were selected for 2025, with the five drivers competing for the Kulwicki Cup this year. The 2025 finalists are Seth Christensen, Noah Eisenhower, Derek Gluchacki, Taylor Hoar and Bryce Miller.
The Kulwicki Driver Development Program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of racing talent. By providing mentorship, resources, and opportunities, the Kulwicki Driver Development Program empowers young drivers to excel on and off the track, honoring Alan Kulwicki's legacy of hard work, determination, and excellence.
2008 Daytona 500 champion is this year's VIP guest of the Kulwicki Driver Development Program banquet. Before the championship announcement, Newman will participate in a "Tire Side Chat" with SIRIUSXM NASCAR Radio show host Dave Moody.
Veteran motorsports radio broadcaster Doug Rice is hosting this year's Kulwicki Driver Development Program banquet.
2025 serves as the 10th anniversary of the Kulwicki Driver Development Program, dedicated to the legacy of 1992 Cup Series champion Alan Kulwicki. Past Kulwicki Cup champions include Ty Majeski, Alex Prunty, Cody Haskins, Brett Yackey, Jeremy Doss, Luke Fenhaus, Dylan Zampa, Max Cookson and Ty Fredrickson.
-Photo credit: Will Bellamy
