Blaney and Penske Win, Hamlin Junks Gibbs | NASCAR New Hampshire

Ryan Blaney gets hot at the perfect time, Penske flexes playoff muscle, Hendrick finally shows real speed, and Denny Hamlin tangles with Ty Gibbs in a move that could reshape the championship hunt. This one had it all, from redemption runs to simmering team drama that might not be over anytime soon.

• Is Ryan Blaney quietly becoming the Ford driver to beat for the title?
• Did Hendrick’s speed shift the balance of power away from Toyota?
• Was Denny Hamlin’s early wreck with Ty Gibbs a mistake that could cost him later?
• Which surprise finishers helped their stock the most heading into the next round?

As the playoffs tighten, every decision on track carries weight, and some of these choices might echo all the way to Phoenix. Between Blaney’s surge, Penske’s late-season rise, Hendrick’s return to form, and Gibbs vs Hamlin tension, the road ahead looks more unpredictable than ever.

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