Ryan Blaney Publicly Rubbishes Speculation Surrounding Team Penske’s Sudden Playoff Breakthrough
In the high-octane world of racing, a sudden surge in performance can raise eyebrows. One such instance is Team Penske's unexpected playoff breakthrough, led by Ryan Blaney. But is there more to this story than meets the eye?
Denny Hamlin, in a recent podcast, hinted at a secret formula for winning championships - being good at Phoenix. This comment was seen as a veiled reference to Ryan Blaney's performance.
Blaney's Counter
Blaney, however, had a different take. In a candid chat on Kenny Wallace's show, he said, "People thought that oh they ran bad all year. Well, not really...You're going to go to the bottom at some point, you're going to struggle for speed and then you find it and it’s all about finding it at the right time."
The Turning Point
Blaney attributed his team's success to their win at Talladega, which he described as a "tipping point". He said, "Once we won Talladega, we were dangerous." As the 2024 schedule introduces new challenges, it remains to be seen how the reigning champ will fare.