Ryan Blaney's crew chief addresses pit road mistakes before Chase
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Ryan Blaney's crew chief, Jonathan Hassler, discussed recurring pit road mistakes following Blaney's recent victory at New Hampshire. Despite a miscue that dropped Blaney back to 14th, a strategic two-tire stop late in the race enabled his comeback win. As the Chase approaches, Hassler emphasized the need for improved consistency on pit road, highlighting that errors are more scrutinized when a team is frequently running up front. The No. 12 team is looking to put these issues behind them before the postseason begins next week.
- •Blaney's team struggled with pit stops during recent race in New Hampshire.
- •A two-tire stop late in the race helped him secure the victory.
- •Hassler acknowledged the importance of eliminating costly mistakes before the Chase.
- •Blaney has consistently shown speed, underscoring the need for pit crew reliability.
- 9:33 PMMotorsport.com — Ryan Blaney's crew chief addresses mistakes on pit road as Chase approaches fast
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Blaney's crew chief addresses mistakes on pit road as Chase approaches fast
"Ryan Blaney was able to get out of New Hampshire last weekend with a win, but not without a bit of struggle. The No. 12 team once again struggled on pit road, with one miscue dropping Blaney all the way back into 14th during the race. A gutsy two-tire stop near the end of the race proved the difference that allowed him to come back and win, but it was far from the first mistake the ...Keep reading
"Ryan Blaney was able to overcome a mistake on pit road to win in New Hampshire, but with the Chase a week away, there's no more room for error.
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 29, 2026, 9:33 PMRyan Blaney's crew chief addresses mistakes on pit road as Chase approaches fast
Ryan Blaney was able to get out of New Hampshire last weekend with a win, but not without a bit of struggle. The No. 12 team once again struggled on pit road, with one miscue dropping Blaney all the way back into 14th during the race. A gutsy two-tire stop near the end of the race proved the difference that allowed him to come back and win, but it was far from the first mistake the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:33 PMRyan Blaney's crew chief addresses mistakes on pit road as Chase approaches fast
Ryan Blaney was able to overcome a mistake on pit road to win in New Hampshire, but with the Chase a week away, there's no more room for error.
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