‘The Magic Mile’ belonged to Team Penske as Ryan Blaney slammed the door on the field with a statement win. Penske affiliate Josh Berry chased him home and second, and hometown hero Joey Logano, leading a race high 147 laps, settled for fourth, an emphatic display that left no doubt about who owned Loudon’s 1-mile stage. As the dust settles in New Hampshire, talk of Penske’s title hopes has picked up — and Ryan Blaney is here to drop the hammer on it.
Blaney fulfilled his childhood dream as he lifted the lobster that afternoon. The 2023 Cup champion seized control of the race by leading 116 laps, including the final 39 on Loudon’s tricky oval. With clean pit stops and sharp restarts, Blaney kept his rivals at bay and crossed the line with breathing room, earning his third victory of the s