P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Blaney on playoffs: "It’s not always going to go great"
Ryan Blaney, the remaining Team Penske driver in contention for the 2023 Cup Series championship, had a challenging race at Texas that reflected his season. Despite struggling early on, he used a pit strategy to gain position. However, he was penalized for speeding on pit road and was involved in an accident on the frontstretch. He finished in 28th place, leaving him in danger of playoff elimination. Blaney remains optimistic, drawing on past experiences where he had to make up points to advance. He believes he doesn’t have to win at Talladega this weekend but understands the importance of managing both protecting his points and fighting from below the cutline. His previous successes at Talladega and the Charlotte Roval give him hope for the upcoming races. Despite being disappointed with his performance at Texas, Blaney is focused on moving forward and having a short-term memory in the playoffs.
Source: motorsport