Ryan Blaney faced heartbreak after finishing third in the Brickyard 400, a race he believed he was poised to win until a series of unfortunate events unfolded. Leading into the final laps, Blaney was in a strong position, but as race leader Brad Keselowski ran out of fuel, Kyle Larson capitalized on the situation by taking the inside lane at the restart, ultimately securing the victory. Blaney expressed his frustration over NASCAR's rules that did not allow him to re-select his lane, feeling that the circumstances unfairly favored Larson. Despite his anger, Blaney acknowledged that there was no specific individual to blame, attributing his loss to racing luck. Larson's win marked his first Brickyard victory and fourth of the season, while Blaney's disappointment was compounded by the importance of winning at this prestigious track. Moving forward, Blaney aims to regroup during the upcoming two-week break before the next races.