Morning Wire The Story Hollywood Never Told About Paul Newman
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Mar 21, 2026 
Adam Carolla, comedian-turned-filmmaker who made the documentary Winning, recounts Paul Newman’s second life as a championship racer and team owner. He explores Newman’s late start in motorsport, how racing became his escape and meritocratic passion, and the balance between Hollywood, racing, and philanthropy. Short, vivid stories about on-track life and Newman’s unexpected second career.
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Racing As A Meritocratic Escape
- Paul Newman found racing provided a meritocratic escape from Hollywood's BS.
- Adam Carolla explains Newman loved that in racing you simply come in first or you don't, which appealed to his desire for directness.
A Late Starter Who Became A Champion
- Newman won four national driving championships across different classes and later championships as an owner.
- Carolla details wins in B-, C-, D-Sedan and GT1 plus success owning an Indy team with Carl Haas.
Choosing Racing Over Hollywood Routine
- Newman largely stepped away from Hollywood life, living in Connecticut and doing roughly one film a year.
- Carolla notes Newman arranged projects around racing and didn't live in L.A., prioritizing track life over fame.