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Ryan Blaney is headed to the championship race for the first time in his NASCAR Cup Series career, and Team Penske is already drawing strength from his breakthrough. “I think you used the operative…
Ryan Blaney has qualified for the championship race in his NASCAR Cup Series career for the first time, which is a breakthrough for him and Team Penske. This achievement has given Blaney a boost in self-confidence, and winning at Martinsville further solidified his position. Blaney had previously made it to the final eight four times but had never entered the last elimination race above the cutline. This year, he entered the race with a 10-point advantage. Blaney’s performance and demeanor after the race showed that he has the potential to be a champion. Despite being considered the third-best Team Penske driver behind Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski, Blaney has been the most successful in terms of wins this season. Logano and Keselowski have both won championships and competed in the title race multiple times, providing support and guidance for Blaney. Regardless of the outcome, reaching this point is a significant achievement for Blaney’s future in the sport.
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