Ryan Blaney knows the sting of a championship chase gone sideways all too well. After a heartbreaking run at Las Vegas, he sits at the bottom of the standings, and with just Talladega and Martinsville standing between him and a third shot at Phoenix glory. Yet, even as he is not qualified for the Phoenix yet, Blaney’s focus sharpens on the bigger picture of what makes these finales tick. Blaney’s drive to adapt, to push for what’s best beyond his own No. 12 Ford, hints at a mindset ready for tough calls.

Blaney’s bond with Phoenix runs deep; he’s raced there twice for the Championship, grabbing a P2 in 2023 to seal his title, which shows this track suits him and Team Penske’s setups like few others. But as whispers of venue shifts swirl, Blaney’s steady voice embraces change that could sh

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