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Ryan Blaney hopes championship lightning strikes twice after going back-to-back in the NASCAR Cup Series elimination race at Martinsville Speedway. Blaney used his 2023 win to propel him to last ye…
Ryan Blaney is aiming for a repeat of his championship victory in the NASCAR Cup Series after winning back-to-back at Martinsville Speedway. His win last year helped him secure his first Cup Series championship, and now he’s looking to make it two in a row at Phoenix Raceway. Blaney credits momentum and confidence as key factors in his success, saying he plans to carry the same energy into the upcoming race. In a must-win situation, Blaney claimed victory at Martinsville and secured his spot in the championship finale. No driver has won consecutive Cup Series championships in the elimination era since Jimmie Johnson’s five straight wins from 2006 to 2010. Blaney’s strong performance in the final stage of the Xfinity 500, including a winning pass on Chase Elliott, solidified his spot in the championship race alongside teammate Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick. Blaney and Logano aim to continue Team Penske’s championship streak, seeking a third consecutive Cup Series title with a win at Phoenix.
