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Ryan Blaney paced NASCAR Cup Series practice Friday at Phoenix Raceway, leading the way for the four title contenders in the process. Blaney, the defending series champion, put down a fast lap of 1…
Ryan Blaney topped the charts in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway, showcasing his speed ahead of the four title contenders. Blaney, the reigning series champion, set a blistering lap of 132.479mph in 27.174 seconds. Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Larson followed closely behind in second and third place, with William Byron taking the fourth spot. Austin Cindric rounded off the top five while Ty Gibbs, Denny Hamlin, and Joey Logano also showed strong performances. Despite a spin by Jimmie Johnson causing a brief caution, practice proceeded smoothly ahead of the season finale with 40 drivers competing. Blaney continued his dominance with the best 10-lap average, setting the stage for intense qualifying on Saturday.
