What a FINISH.
Ryan Blaney took the checkered flag today at Michigan International Speedway, but not without an absolute battle in the final 8 laps.
On the final restart, Blaney got a helluva push from Kyle Busch in the #18 car, giving him the lead with 8 laps to go. But with teammates William Byron and Kyle Larson breathing down his neck, Blaney had to be absolutely perfect to hold them off.
And he was.
With his second win of the season of the 2021 NASCAR season, this is the first multi-win season in Blaney’s Cup Series career.
RETWEET to congratulate Ryan @Blaney on his WIN at @MISpeedway!
WHAT A FINISH! #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/ML4uJBiOSy
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) August 22, 2021
The flag to a young Blaney fan… you gotta love it.
A fun tradition for Ryan @Blaney.
After a win at @MISpeedway, Blaney gives the checkered flag to a young fan. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/XZ9RB9kxMZ
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) August 22, 2021
Listen to the Blaney’s reaction in the post-race interview:
Winning is fun.
Ryan @Blaney soaked it all in after winning at @MISpeedway, celebrating with the crowd. #NASCAR x @Team_Penske pic.twitter.com/WNsxxt75lr
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) August 22, 2021
Ryan was a guest on our Whiskey Riff Raff podcast shortly after his win earlier this season in Atlanta.
