NASCAR fans were thrilled to see a photo of Ryan Newman walking out of the hospital with his two daughters following Monday night’s horrific crash at the Daytona 500. But, that photo along with a video shared by Ryan Newman’s recently estranged wife, Krissie, have some fans hoping the pair reunite.
Ryan and Krissie Newman Split After 16 Years Of Marriage
Just days before the Daytona 500, both Krissie and Ryan Newman tweeted statements that the two were separating after sixteen years of marriage. And also that the two plan to keep things friendly for the sake of their two young daughters.
The news of this split hit a lot of fans hard as the Newmans were one of NASCAR’s most recognizable couples.
— Krissie Newman (@NewmanKrissie) February 13, 2020
On Sunday, when the Daytona 500 began, Krissie let her Twitter followers know that she wasn’t on hand to see Ryan race. She shared a photo of the beach.
Krissie even implied in another tweet that she wasn’t even watching. Things quickly changed after the crash.
🤪 https://t.co/gMIbtKfQUI pic.twitter.com/osTjRSdsTE
— Krissie Newman (@NewmanKrissie) February 16, 2020
Will Krissie And Ryan Newman Reconcile?
Krissie Newman tweeted “OMG” immediately following the crash. Many fans feared the worst and wife Krissie apparently did too.
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Many of us were waiting on pins and needles as news of Ryan’s miraculous recovery unfolded.
While Rousch Fenway provided most of the updates, Krissie joined in by sharing a personal picture that of Ryan wearing a hospital gown while surrounded by their daughters that really got fans cheering. Just two days after the horrific crash, Newman was smiling and standing. His estranged wife was also at the hospital with him.
https://t.co/NnjnIOyE96 pic.twitter.com/GCQTm2nb1F
— Krissie Newman (@NewmanKrissie) February 19, 2020
Finally, Rousch Fenway Racing tweeted that Ryan had actually left the hospital. Shockingly, the news came less than 48 hours after the terrifying crash. And the racing community collectively exhaled.
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But then, Newman’s wife Krissie shocked the NASCAR world by sharing a video of Ryan walking out of the hospital without shoes and accompanied by their two daughters.
Remarkably, the driver of the No. 6 Mustang looks quite steady on his feet with no sign of a limp.
Best sight ever!!! https://t.co/g1G3VDwpi1 pic.twitter.com/kMs4u8LjOL
— Krissie Newman (@NewmanKrissie) February 19, 2020
Ryan Newman’s Miraculous Second Chance At Life
It was rather obvious to many fans that when Ryan needed her, Krissie came to the hospital even though the couple is separated. Of course, this led to much speculation and hope that the couple can find a way to make things right again.
Especially when Krissie Newman chose to caption the sweet video of Ryan walking with his two girls with “Best sight ever”. She’s clearly thankful to have Ryan safe and back with the family. Which means fans have shifted from praying for Ryan’s recovery to praying for the Newmans’ reconciliation!
Hoping this horrible accident will lead to a reconciliation between you two. The Good Lord works in mysterious ways?
— Lori Holland (@ugateacher) February 19, 2020
My prayers are with you.. I pray that this might lead to healing and reconciliation
— Rob Stiens (@RobertStiensr) February 19, 2020
Hope you guys can realize life is short and reconcile! ?
— Terry McCurry (@Sam25sDad) February 19, 2020
This entire situation might having Ryan and Krissie Newman evaluating their situation and their current course. Many feel that the 42-year-old NASCAR driver has been given a second chance at life and should take advantage of it.
As one fan tweeted below, God might be sending Ryan Newman a message. He was allowed to walk out of that hospital just two days after looking death in the face at Daytona.
https://twitter.com/JEFFGORDON5/status/1230225027250913280?s=20
We’re just thankful that Ryan walked out of that hospital whole. Both by the grace of God and with a little help from a racing legend, Dale Earnhardt.
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