NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney provided “massive props to all of Team Penske.”
The Mooresville, N.C.-based franchise deserved the shout-out by one of its employees. Not only did Blaney claim Sunday’s Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and qualify for the Round of 8, but teammate Joey Logano also enjoyed an impressive weekend.
Not only did Logano capture the pole position for the Round of 12 opener, but the reigning champion also won Stage 2 and placed P4, moving from 10 to sixth in the playoff standings.
“We are brothers and we did a great job leading up to the race, the weekend race and the preparation and the qualifying,” Blaney said, as reported by Yahoo Sports. “In the race our cars were really fast and as a whole company, that is something we should really be proud of. I was in the fortunate situation of driving a fast race car. It was nice to be able to capitalize on fast cars.”
NASCAR Cup Series Fans Respond
Will Blaney take home his new pet? …
BIG. MEATY. CLAWS. pic.twitter.com/7eQLPXznHK
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 21, 2025
Going green at the “Magic Mile” …
Make some magic today, race in the Round of 8.
The green flag flies at @NHMS. #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/OYodkeiqTJ
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 21, 2025
Blaney takes control along Turn 1 on Lap 53 …
.@joshberry slides up the race track and @Blaney capitalizes!
Move the No. 12 to second. #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/tAIBjVVBX6
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 21, 2025
Blaney runs down a Stage 1 win …
He's showing the way right now! @Blaney collects another playoff point with this Stage 1 win. #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/eO13Ayd3vD
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 21, 2025
Josh Berry went for a spin after Shane van Gisbergen made contact with his No. 21 Ford. Berry rebounded, though …
The No. 21 spins!@joshberry goes for a ride after contact with the No. 88. pic.twitter.com/HmnPv1fUB9
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 21, 2025
Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs collided, forcing the No. 54 Toyota to spin out and hit the wall …
The Nos. 11 and 54 get together! @TyGibbs spins and backs it into the wall. pic.twitter.com/Qp9oVyufFF
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 21, 2025
Logano earned the Stage 2 win …
He's got the track position! @joeylogano wins Stage 2 at @NHMS! #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/xjqLl0Rb62
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 21, 2025
Cody Ware attempted to back out of Stage 3 trouble. He finished P31 …
Things are about to get interesting.
The caution is back out on Lap 154. #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/IcP5Ns5qNQ
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 21, 2025
Blaney outduels Logano on Lap 228 …
The No. 12 flexes its muscles once again.
Move @Blaney back to the top spot! #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/wc2ICVSN1q
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 21, 2025
Berry, who recovered from his early spin, pressured Blaney late in the race, but was forced to settle for P2. Where was this comeback run in the first round? …
We spoke too soon! @joshberry has closed the gap on the No. 12 and is there with 15 laps to go. pic.twitter.com/mQhykmEKUi
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 21, 2025
Blaney, driver of the people …
Friend of the field. 🫶#Mobil1301 | #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/g6BXT2LunH
— New Hampshire Motor Speedway (@NHMS) September 21, 2025
Post-Loudon playoff standings …
The next piece of the playoff puzzle has been set. 🧩 pic.twitter.com/gBZHTlhzv0
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 21, 2025