Ryan Blaney finally closes the deal. After a season riddled with engine issues, Blaney’s No. 12 Ford came to life in the second half and never looked back, scoring his 14th career win and officially locking all three Penske cars into the playoffs. But this race wasn’t just about dominance. From rising tensions to wrecked tempers, the storylines ran just as hot as the engines.
- Who called Carson Hocevar the new Ross Chastain?
- What does a Ram truck and Cleetus McFarland have in common?
- Can Ryan Blaney become Penske’s “odd-year champion” to Logano’s even-year reign?
- And just how brutal did that points cut line get after Nashville?
The drama off the track may have rivaled the chaos on it. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. didn’t hold back post-race, social media lit up, and the playoff bubble seriously shook. Meanwhile, William Byron and Ryan Blaney are now tied on the all-time wins list… and that’s a battle we’re going to be watching closely for years. This one had it all, from comeback drives to controversial contacts. And that manufacturer title fight? Tighter than ever.
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