Blaney Adds to Family Tree’s Roots as NASCAR Champion
The name Blaney has a long history in racing. Now, thanks to its latest generation, that history includes: NASCAR Champion. Ryan Blaney, 29, the son of former Cup Series driver Dave Blaney and the nephew of sprint car champion Dale Blaney and grandson of Midwest sprint legend Lou Blaney, won the 2023 premier series championship in stock car racing on…
It’s Go Time for NASCAR Championship 4 Drivers
There is no better lap to lead than the last lap. There is no better time to be hotter than the last race. It's time for both as four drivers vie for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series title on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell enter the season finale on the mile-long oval…
Blaney, Byron Secure Final Spots in NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4
For many drivers, the "home track" is Charlotte Motor Speedway. It's in the heart of NASCAR country, after all. But for Ryan Blaney, there's one even closer to his heart. It's Martinsville, just an hour from his hometown, the half-mile track where on Sunday he took the checkered flag in the last race of the Round of 8 to earn…
No Day at the Beach for Playoff Drivers in South Florida
The drivers left in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs take their talents to South Beach on Sunday, although they and the rest of the field really won't have much time for sandy frolicking. Instead, they'll line up in their 3,500-pound machines on Sunday for the green flag (1:36 p.m. CDT, NBC) at Miami-Homestead Speedway, site of the second race in…
Playoffs Heating Up with Move into Round of 12
Pull on your boots. Grab your hat. Saddle up. The Round of 12 in the NASCAR playoffs begins Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. The 1.5-mile track in Fort Worth hosts its 19th postseason event for the Cup Series (2:30 p.m. CDT, USA Network) with 12 drivers within 36 points of each other. That includes the "hometown" entrant, Chris Buescher of…