
Team Penske reshuffles pit crews ahead of 2026 NASCAR playoffs
Team Penske transferred Austin Cindric’s high‑performing pit crew to Ryan Blaney’s No. 12 Ford before the 2026 Chase, hoping to turn Blaney’s strong seed into a championship run.
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Team Penske transferred Austin Cindric’s high‑performing pit crew to Ryan Blaney’s No. 12 Ford before the 2026 Chase, hoping to turn Blaney’s strong seed into a championship run.

NASCAR's mandated front‑splitter strut aims to level the playing field, sparking strategic shifts among Ford, Toyota and Chevrolet teams as the playoffs approach.

Ryan Blaney overcame an early pit‑road mishap and a strategic tire call to win the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, edging Bubba Wallace by just over half a second.

Ryan Blaney turned a pit road error into a decisive advantage at New Hampshire, leveraging a two‑tire strategy and strong crew coordination to claim the second stage and his third win of the season.

Ryan Blaney turned a early‑season setback into a decisive triumph at New Hampshire, capitalizing on a pit‑crew error and a strategic two‑tire stop to win his second consecutive Cup Series race.

Ryan Blaney overcame a pit‑crew error to win his second consecutive Cup Series race at New Hampshire, finishing just 0.586 seconds ahead of Bubba Wallace. The race featured key moves by crew chief Jonathan Hassler, penalties for Christopher Bell, and a Chase‑seeding performance by Denny Hamlin.

Ryan Blaney overtook Bubba Wallace in the final stages after a pit crew mishap, securing his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory and strengthening his playoff positioning.

Ryan Blaney captures his second consecutive New Hampshire victory through a daring two‑tire strategy, while Denny Hamlin clinches the top Chase seed, leaving the championship battle finely tuned.

Ryan Blaney turned a mid‑race pit‑crew blunder into a winning move, leading the final 74 laps and edging Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds. The performance underscores Team Penske’s strategic rebound and sets the stage for a showdown at Daytona.

Ryan Blaney overcame a pit‑crew mishap to charge from 17th to first, leading the final 74 laps and edging Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds.

Ryan Blaney survived a late pit‑stop mishap to take his second consecutive Cup victory, extending his points lead ahead of the season‑ending Daytona race.

Ryan Blaney overcame a pit‑crew error to win his second consecutive Cup Series race at New Hampshire, while Josh Berry’s third‑place finish extended Wood Brothers Racing’s streak and set the stage for the season‑ending showdown at Daytona.

Ryan Blaney led 115 laps and outlasted Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, securing his 20th career win and third of the season. The race featured a critical lug‑nut mishap, a switch from wet to slick tires, and a cascade of incidents that reshaped the playoff picture as the series heads to Daytona on August 29.

Ryan Blaney led 115 laps and edged Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, with a critical pit‑crew error and tire strategy playing pivotal roles.

Ryan Blaney led 115 laps and edged Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds to secure his second consecutive Cup Series win, overcoming a lug‑nut failure and a key strategic adjustment.

Ryan Blaney overcame a costly lug‑nut failure to win the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, edging Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds and securing his 20th career win.

Ryan Blaney led 115 laps and out‑duelled Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds, securing his second straight Cup Series triumph and the third win of the season.

Ryan Blaney led most of the race and won his second consecutive Cup Series event, while the championship now shifts to Daytona.

Ryan Blaney captured his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, navigating a pit stop mishap and a late crash to finish ahead of Bubba Wallace. The race also featured a season‑best third place for Josh Berry and the end of Ross Chastain’s Chase hopes.

Ryan Blaney led 115 laps before a late pit‑stop hiccup, but strategic adjustments helped him secure his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, positioning the championship battle for the season‑ending race at Daytona.

Ryan Blaney led 115 laps and edged Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds to claim his second straight Cup victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, while the race delivered dramatic pit-stop drama and a chaotic finish ahead of the Daytona finale.

Ryan Blaney led 115 laps and out‑finished Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds after a critical tire change, marking his 20th career victory and third of the season. The race highlighted strategic adjustments by crew chief Jonathan Hassler and featured strong performances from Josh Berry and others, with the championship battle now shifting to Daytona on August 29.

Ryan Blaney clinches his second straight NASCAR Cup Series victory at New Hampshire, overcoming a pit‑stop mishap to edge Bubba Wallace by less than a second.

Ryan Blaney wins his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire, overcoming a pit stop mishap to finish ahead of Bubba Wallace as the season heads to Daytona.