Ryan Blaney Met With Backlash as Playoff ‘Rebuttal’ Backfires Badly Ryan Blaney defends NASCAR playoff titles, sparking debate on legitimacy, fairness, and Team Penske’s championship dominance. Rajnis

In the NASCAR garage, few topics spark as much heat as the playoff system debate. The entire NASCAR fandom is split, with some praising the current format’s excitement while others long for the old 36-race points chase that rewarded steady performance. Legends like Mark Martin and Richard Petty have weighed in over the years, often highlighting how the shift changed what it means to be a champion. Even active drivers like Denny Hamlin have voiced thoughts on tweaking it back.

Lately, eyes have turned to Ryan Blaney, the 2023 Cup Series winner driving for Team Penske, a team that’s claimed the last three titles from 2022 to 2024. As a champ under the current rules, Blaney naturally has his own views on the setup, especially with his team peaking strong at the right time. Heading into Kansa