In the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, 2025, Ryan Blaney delivered a masterclass in racecraft. But NHMS turned into a battleground where tire management became the linchpin of victory. Unlike high-banked superspeedways, where drivers can maintain speed with minimal tire degradation, the Magic Mile’s flat, 1.058-mile oval demands constant attention to tire wear. In 2025, Goodyear introduced a softer compound tire at NHMS, designed to create more tire wear and falloff, aiming to enhance racing dynamics. But despite this, the race was a success not just for Blaney but even for NASCAR veterans watching on their screens.

Blaney clinched victory at the Mobil 1 301, holding off Josh Berry in a nail-biting finish. Blaney described the final 20 laps

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