“A lot of things go into it, I can’t do it by myself.” This was Ryan Blaney’s subtle tribute to Team Penske after the driver clinched his season’s second victory last weekend. The 2023 Cup Series champion was an absolute spectacle, executing a thrilling 13th to 1st dash in the final three laps. Blaney dodged the superspeedway carnage and overtook desperate playoff hopefuls to seal the regular season on a good note. However, this happy ending did not come easily.

We all know that in 2024, Ford drivers slumped in the first part of the year. But those miserable stats were wholly misleading about what was incoming in the postseason, as Joey Logano shocked everyone by winning his way to the championship. Things look similar for Ryan Blaney – although there is a solid reason.

How has Ryan

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