The situation of driver Ryan Blaney at Penske has become concerning, especially regarding pit stops. In the last races of the NASCAR Cup Series, Blaney has lost a significant number of positions on pit road, accumulating a total of 86 lost spots before the last competition at the Bristol circuit.
Although last Sunday Blaney led for much of the race, his strategy was questioned when a late caution forced him to make an unexpected stop. This cost him the victory, which ultimately went to Ty Gibbs, who achieved his first win in the top category.
After the race, team leader Jonathan Hassler defended his team’s performance, acknowledging their capability despite the mistakes made during the stops. “We have great potential, despite the difficulties we’ve encountered. The group needs to find a way to be more in sync,” Hassler stated.
However, tire changer Ryan Flores, who was part of Blaney’s team, expressed concern about the current crew’s level of confidence. In his program, Flores pointed out that the lack of confidence is evident after the performance this winter and spring. “You can’t keep losing 20 or 25 spots after the stops. It is essential that this improves,” he emphasized.
Still, Flores acknowledged that the team has managed to keep Blaney in competitive positions without major errors, so the situation is not totally desperate. However, he warned that if the trend continues, a significant change will be needed in the pit crew to ensure success in the future.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
