Deflated. That’s how Ryan Blaney felt when his No. 12 Ford limped towards pit road at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Lady Luck was not on the Ohio-native’s side at Sin City, as his race took a devastating turn on Lap 72 when the left front tire on his car went down while he was running 12th. Unable to maintain control, his vehicle veered into the outside wall, ending his day early. But not all is lost just yet.

Two races remain to turn his fate around. As things stand, Blaney sits at the bottom of the playoff standings, 31 points below the cutline. But Team Penske can never be ruled out, especially in the Next-Gen era. Sure, the DNF was a bitter blow for the 2023 Cup Series champ, but if anything, it has made Blaney more determined than ever.

Ryan Blaney is looking for redemption

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