Ryan Blaney Clinches Championship Spot with Martinsville Victory
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Tennessean
Ryan Blaney secured a spot in the NASCAR Championship 4 by winning the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, leading 31 laps in a race filled with strategic moves and penalties. Blaney's victory allows him to defend his championship title in the upcoming race in Phoenix. The Championship 4 lineup also includes Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, and William Byron, who advanced after Christopher Bell was penalized for an illegal move. Kyle Larson was eliminated from the championship contention despite a strong performance.