The busy auto racing season is going strong, and here in Western New York, fans are buzzing about a mega star who will race in Lancaster.

This will be a first for Ryan Newman and his daughter, Brooklyn, when they get behind the wheel on Saturday.

Get ready for NASCAR to return to Western New York!

According to a NASCAR report, "Newman, a Daytona 500 champion and NASCAR veteran, will strap into the iconic Mystic Missile for car owner Tim Connolly to compete in the Nu-Way Auto Parts 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. The race marks Newman’s return to Tour competition and his first-ever start at Lancaster Motorplex".

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Racing has always been big in the area, and NASCAR has a major history here in the Western New York region with roots dating back decades to racing in Hamburg, New York.

Check out the race-day information below...

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