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Watkins Glen didn’t even need a full lap to shake up the NASCAR Cup Series standings in its playoff debut, not least for Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney. Drivers were working their way through the …
In its playoff debut, Watkins Glen immediately impacted the NASCAR Cup Series standings as Ryan Blaney from Team Penske faced early trouble on the opening lap. A chaotic incident involving Corey LaJoie and Kyle Busch caused a chain reaction, with Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin also getting caught up in the melee. Unfortunately, Blaney suffered the most damage after hitting Brad Keselowski, leading to his race-ending tow to the garage and a 38th-place finish. Despite his strong position in the standings, Blaney will now have to battle potential elimination at Bristol Motor Speedway. Expressing frustration over not being given a chance to repair his car, Blaney argued with NASCAR officials and criticized the decision to end his race prematurely. He acknowledged that the damage was severe but lamented not even having the opportunity to assess and potentially continue the race.
