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Ryan Blaney leads 202 laps, surpasses Carl Edwards at Bristol

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 3:41 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Ryan Blaney leads 202 laps, surpasses Carl Edwards at Bristol

Summary

During the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Ryan Blaney led a race-high 202 laps, joining an elite group by surpassing 6,000 career laps led in the Cup Series. Blaney's performance elevated him past Carl Edwards into 40th on NASCAR's all-time laps led list. Despite his commanding lead, his race ended in a wreck with 43 laps remaining after contact with Carson Hocevar. Following the race, Blaney confronted Hocevar on pit road, resulting in a physical altercation that garnered significant attention.

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By the Numbers

•Blaney led over 40% of the race before crashing.
•He surpassed Carl Edwards for 40th on the all-time laps led list.
•Blaney joined 41st driver to lead more than 6,000 laps in Cup Series.
•His night ended with a wreck and confrontation with Hocevar.
•Blaney won Stage 2 before the final laps.

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3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Blaney Quietly Passed NASCAR Legend in Record Books Before Bristol Fight

What they're saying

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Ryan Blaney's Bristol night will be remembered for his fight with Carson Hocevar, but the Team Penske driver also quietly made NASCAR history on the track.
— Yahoo Sports

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