New Hampshire delivered a Round of 12 opener full of surprises. Ryan Blaney and Team Penske showed up at the right time, Hendrick Motorsports found speed that nobody expected, and the playoff field already looks shaken after just one race. From strategy calls to late-race battles, the Magic Mile set the tone for what promises to be a ruthless and unpredictable round.

Armany dives into all the drama from Loudon, breaking down the winners, the losers, and the shifting playoff bubble battles. From Penske’s resurgence to the questions hanging over 23XI, every lap is starting to feel like a season-defining moment.

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