Ryan Blaney Secures New Hampshire NASCAR Playoff Win Over Josh Berry

Ryan Blaney secured a thrilling victory at the Mobil 1 301 NASCAR race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, leading 116 laps and narrowly holding off Josh Berry in the closing laps to claim a spot in the Round of 8 in the playoffs. Blaney praised Berry for their clean but intense competition, noting the race's difficulty and crediting his Team Penske crew for delivering a fast car throughout the weekend. Berry, who had been eliminated from the playoffs the previous week, delivered a strong runner-up performance, pushing Blaney hard and creating an exciting finish for fans. Team Penske dominated the event, with Joey Logano also performing well, leading 147 laps and finishing fourth. The race also featured drama as Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs collided, contrasting Blaney's ability to avoid such incidents. Overall, Blaney's win marked a continuation of his strong postseason form and a dominant weekend for Team Penske at New Hampshire.