US EditionNASCAR Power Rankings After Ryan Blaney's Win At Phoenix
Ryan Blaney’s win at Phoenix Raceway halted Tyler Reddick’s three-race winning streak as strategic pit calls and car handling issues affected Reddick’s finish in eighth place.
- On Sunday at Phoenix Raceway, Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series race, completing a Team Penske sweep and denying Tyler Reddick a fourth consecutive victory.
- Tyler Reddick entered the weekend riding a three-race win streak, but the No. 45 team finished eighth at Phoenix Raceway, ending that run.
- A two-tire pit stop briefly improved Reddick's position, but handling bounced around and the team was 'back and forth' on setup after climbing from the car.
- The finish reinforced that Reddick's team can be consistently competitive, and the No. 45 remains in one of the season's strongest stretches, keeping championship prospects alive.
- Despite not winning, Toyota entries hovered near the front all afternoon, with a Toyota Camry producing a fourth-place finish and one of the strongest points days.
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Tyler Reddick Reacts After Win Streak Comes to End at Phoenix
All good things eventually come to an end.For Tyler Reddick, that moment arrived Sunday at Phoenix Raceway during the NASCAR Cup Series race.After entering the NASCAR Cup Series weekend riding a three-race win streak, the 23XI Racing driver finally saw the run stop in the desert. Reddick did not leave Phoenix empty-handed though. A steady afternoon behind the wheel of the No. 45 Toyota Camry produced a fourth-place finish and one of the stronges…
NASCAR Power Rankings After Ryan Blaney's Win At Phoenix
Ryan Blaney NASCAR Phoenix Ryan Blaney picked up his first win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season in Phoenix on Sunday with a remarkable comeback effort after having to go to the back of the pack twice following miscues by his pit crew. In doing so, Blaney becomes the first driver not named Tyler Reddick to win a race this season and stakes his claim as a contender for the season-long points championship. Additionally, Blaney’s victory sees hi…
“Don’t Have a Blowup”: Ryan Blaney Breaks Down How He Held off Christopher Bell at Phoenix
Ryan Blaney secured his first win of the season in Phoenix last Sunday and was one of the fastest drivers on the track. But it wasn’t exactly smooth sailing for the Team Penske driver, who had to fend off Christopher Bell’s challenge expertly to reach Victory Lane. Blaney had to be at his best against Bell, and his defense was praiseworthy, especially because the Joe Gibbs Racing driver had four fresh tires after the final restart. Furthermore, …
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