Ryan Blaney slams Michael McDowell for late spin at NHMS

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Ryan Blaney slams Michael McDowell for late spin at New Hampshire

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Jun 23, 2024 9:25 PM ET

Michael McDowell did not get in Ryan Blaney’s good graces Sunday during the NASCAR Cup Series Race at New Hampshire.

The Front Row Motorsports driver was jockeying for second with the Team Penske star with just nine laps to go at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H.

McDowell’s No. 34 Ford Mustang lost its grip at Turn 1 and ended up spinning Blaney’s No. 12 Ford Mustang. McDowell finished 15th, while Blaney dropped down to 25th.

“What the f–k did he think was going to happen there? … F–king idiot. I know exactly what happened," said Blaney after the contact with McDowell. "He bombed it in there like a moron."

"What the f*** did he think was going to happen there? … I know exactly what happened. He bombed it in there like a moron."

Ryan Blaney

— Jordan Bianchi (@Jordan_Bianchi) June 23, 2024

After the race, McDowell apologized to Blaney and his team. McDowell also acknowledged that it was a “low-percentage move,” but added that he “had to try” given that it’s already late into the season.

Christopher Bell emerged victorious for his second Cup Series win this season. Bell swept the weekend after also finishing first at Saturday’s Xfinity Series race. Bell beat out second-place Chase Briscoe, marking the second time this weekend that Bell stole Briscoe’s thunder.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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