Ryan Blaney: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kevin Harvick admits concern for William Byron battling Ryan Blaney at Martinsville

Kevin Harvick didn’t hide his nerves from watching William Byron take on Ryan Blaney in the late stages of this past weekend’s race at Martinsville. On

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 29

Denny Hamlin Has Obvious Response to Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano Missing the Championship 4 Race

With six victories this season, Denny Hamlin stands as the odds-on favorite to win the Cup Championship among the final four contenders. Yet his 21-year wait for a title still threatens over one of NASCAR’s most consistent performers, a storyline that fuels both fan anticipation and sentiment.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 28

NASCAR insiders react to Ryan Blaney, Penske narrowly missing Championship 4 at Martinsville

Two NASCAR insiders had a lot to say about Ryan Blaney and Team Penske missing out on competing in the Championship 4. On The Teardown podcast, Jordan Bianchi and Jeff Gluck of The Athletic reacted to Team Penske narrowly missing the opportunity to win its fourth consecutive NASCAR Cup Series title.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 28

NASCAR insiders react to aggressive William Byron move on Ryan Blaney, dominant win at Martinsville

William Byron didn’t hesitate to lean on his chrome horn when it mattered most at Martinsville. The Hendrick Motorsports driver bumped Ryan Blaney late in the race, taking control of the lead and never looking back on his way to a victory that clinched his spot in the Championship 4.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 28

NASCAR insider points out ‘blunt reality’ Penske has to face after missing out on 2025 championship

At Martinsville this past weekend, Team Penske’s reign at the top of the NASCAR Cup Series came to an abrupt end. After combining to win the past three championships, Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano were both eliminated in the Round of 8.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 28

Denny Hamlin reacts to William Byron-Ryan Blaney battle at Martinsville, ‘impressive’ drive for championship spot

Denny Hamlin already clinched his spot in the Championship 4 ahead of this past weekend’s race at Martinsville. That gave him the chance to sit back and watch as William Byron and Ryan Blaney went head-to-head for a win, and a chance to race for the title at Phoenix.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 28

Steve Letarte Insists Ryan Blaney’s Season Was A Success Despite Failure to Reach Phoenix

Team Penske suffered a massive heartbreak at the Martinsville Speedway on Sunday after Ryan Blaney failed to make the Championship 4. He was the team’s biggest hope to keep their title streak going, but sadly, he couldn’t deliver when it mattered the most.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 27

NASCAR power rankings: Championship 4 field is set after Martinsville

William Byron won Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, clinching a spot in the Championship 4 at Phoenix.

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 27

William Byron addresses contact with Ryan Blaney at Martinsville: ‘It’s hard racing’

During the Martinsville elimination race, William Byron had to get around Ryan Blaney and did it with some contact. Short track racing is full of contact and bumps and hits, but some are fair game and others go over the line.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 27

William Byron and Ryan Blaney Hold No Grudges for Aggressive Manoeuvre on the Track

For a long time during the Cup Series race at Martinsville on Sunday, it seemed like Ryan Blaney would win and secure a Championship 4 spot. He had taken the lead following a restart on Lap 272 and maintained it for 177 laps.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 27

Kyle Larson Relieved Ryan Blaney Misses Out on Championship 4 for ‘No Clear Favorite’ Scenario At Phoenix

For the first time since the Next Gen car was introduced in 2022, the Cup Series Championship 4 finale at the Phoenix Raceway will not feature a Team Penske driver racing for the title.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 26

Jeff Gordon reacts to Ryan Blaney nearly pulling off ‘impossible’ at Martinsville, looks ahead to Phoenix

Ryan Blaney knew he had his work cut out for him heading into Sunday’s Round of 8 finale at Martinsville Speedway. Blaney qualified 31st and being in a position where he needed to win to clinch a spot in the Championship 4, that was less than ideal at a track like Martinsville.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26

Team Penske shut out of NASCAR's Championship 4 for first time in Next-Gen era

The fourth year of NASCAR's Next-Gen car will be the first year that Team Penske does not win the NASCAR Cup Series championship.

William Byron clinches NASCAR Championship 4 berth with clutch Martinsville win

Joey Logano's bid for fourth NASCAR title ends at Martinsville

Ryan Blaney comes close to third consecutive Championship 4 berth

Christopher Bell suffers another Martinsville heartbreak

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26

Ryan Blaney comes close to another Championship 4 berth

Ryan Blaney comes close to third consecutive Championship 4 berth

Ryan Blaney, needing a win to advance to the Championship 4 for the third consecutive year, had won the previous two Martinsville fall races and appeared to be on his way to doing so again.

William Byron clinches NASCAR Championship 4 berth with clutch Martinsville win

Byron won pole position for NASCAR Cup elimination race at Martinsville

Two NASCAR playoff drivers have engine trouble at Martinsville

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26

NASCAR Xfinity 500 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

On Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will take on the half-mile Martinsville Speedway in the penultimate race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

William Byron wins pole position for NASCAR Cup elimination race at Martinsville

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NASCAR News / FirstSportz / October 24

Kevin Harvick Exposes Why Everyone in the Garage ‘Doesnt Want to See’ Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney win

Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney suffered from a disappointing end to their races at the YellaWood 500 at Talladega despite looking strong from the get-go. Both Penske drivers had a great shot at finishing within the top five and strengthening their playoff positions, but because of the team’s chaotic fuel strategy, they couldn’t do so.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 23

How a ‘Combination of Philosophies’ at Team Penske Helps Drivers Like Ryan Blaney Achieve Their Best

Ryan Blaney heads into Martinsville in a desperate situation, but with a winning history to lean on. The defending Xfinity 500 champion, who’s captured the race in back-to-back seasons, sits second-to-last in the Round of 8 standings, 47 points adrift of the cutline.