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On Thursday night at the Music City Center, the NASCAR Champion’s Week festivities concluded with the honoring of Ryan Blaney, who reached the pinnacle of the sport — claiming the NASCAR Cup …
The NASCAR Champion’s Week concluded at the Music City Center on Thursday night, with Ryan Blaney being honored as the NASCAR Cup Series champion. He clinched the title by outdueling three other contenders at Phoenix Raceway. While he finished second in the season finale, he crossed the finish line ahead of Kyle Larson and William Byron to secure his first Cup championship. Blaney expressed his gratitude for racing with the best competitors and acknowledged the influence of his racing family. He also thanked team owner Roger Penske for his support over the years. Chase Elliott won the Most Popular Driver Award for the sixth consecutive year, while Ty Gibbs was named the Sunoco Rookie of the Year. The ceremony featured all 16 Playoff drivers and included humorous moments from Michael McDowell and retirement reflections from Kevin Harvick.
