NASCAR crew member ejected from Darlington Raceway

Ryan Blaney’s title hopes hit with a major blow ahead of the NASCAR Chase opener at Darlington

Ryan Blaney’s quest to capture his second NASCAR Cup Series championship hit an immediate obstacle at Darlington Raceway before the 2026 Chase for the Championship even took the green flag.

NASCAR Cup Series Driver Hit With Pre-Race Penalties Before Darlington Showdown

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs got off to a difficult start for Ryan Blaney before he even reached the track for qualifying. Blaney’s No. 12 Team Penske Ford failed pre-qualifying inspection twice Saturday at Darlington Raceway, forcing NASCAR to issue penalties before Sunday’s Cook Out Southern 500.The car chief was ejected for the rest of […]

NASCAR crew member ejected from Darlington Raceway

Ryan Blaney has been issued a penalty ahead of the race at Darlington Raceway NASCAR Cup Series drivers are on the grounds in Darlington, South Carolina. The 1.366-mile track is set to open the first race of The Chase this weekend. Before cars can roll into Darlington raceway for practice they must clear inspection. Ryan ...

Title contender Ryan Blaney faces Darlington inspection issues, car chief ejected - RAW CHILI

During pre-race inspection for the NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington Raceway, one car struggled to get through inspection. The No. 12 Team Penske Ford of Ryan

Ryan Blaney Hit With NASCAR Penalty Before Chase Opener at Darlington

Ryan Blaney's No. 12 Team Penske Ford failed NASCAR inspection twice at Darlington, handing the championship contender an early complication before the 2026 Chase opener.

Ryan Blaney car chief ejected after Darlington inspection issues for title contender

It was a rocky start to the NASCAR Cup weekend for the No. 12 Team Penske Ford