CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) - A NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2025 title contender is looking to add another win at the historic Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend.

Ryan Blaney -- driver of the No. 12 car -- had an eye on a second championship during a meet-and-greet with fans on Friday afternoon, but wasn’t looking past Sunday’s race at Charlotte’s ROVAL.

Blaney locked himself into the NASCAR playoffs’ Round of 8 when he won at New Hampshire on Sept. 21. With the ROVAL being the final race before the Round of 8, Blaney said already having advanced puts his mind a bit more at ease. Despite that, he won’t be taking his foot off the gas at Charlotte’s 17-turn road course.

“As far as competitive mindset, nothing changes,” the 2023 Cup champion said of already advancing to the next playoff rou

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