In October 2024, Ryan Blaney succumbed to a 23XI Racing driver. Tyler Reddick passed him on the final lap to win in Homestead-Miami. Yet instead of being frustrated, Blaney chose to crack a risky joke with Reddick’s team owner. Referring to Michael Jordan’s ‘The Last Dance’ documentary, Blaney told the NBA legend, “Congrats, you b—-, f— you.” And Jordan burst out laughing. The seeds of that friendly exchange bore fruit recently.

The Team Penske racer was the star of the past weekend, winning the Mobil 1 301 race in New Hampshire. Ryan Blaney led for 116 laps and won the first stage en route to his victory. While people are drooling over his newest trophy, Blaney divulged a secret ingredient, which he got from Jordan.

Ryan Blaney got some sweet kicks

Michael Jordan’s magnetic appeal ra

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