Ryan Blaney's playoff hopes dim after brake failure at Gateway
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Ryan Blaney experienced a setback in the NASCAR playoffs during the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway on September 13, 2026. A brake failure on Lap 154 caused his No. 12 Ford to crash into the wall, forcing him to retire from the race. Blaney had been in strong contention and moving up the standings but encountered the issue unexpectedly. His team was assessing the damage and considering potential next steps as they prepare for the upcoming races in the Chase.
- •Blaney crashed after suffering a brake rotor failure on Lap 154.
- •He was third in the Chase standings before the race.
- •Team Penske will evaluate if Blaney can return for upcoming races.
- •Blaney expressed frustration at the unexpected mechanical issue.
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"155 laps into the 240-lap NASCAR Cup race at WWT Raceway, a weekend of opportunity ended in disaster for Ryan Blaney. The Team Penske driver suffered a catastrophic brake failure, crashing into the outside wall and ending his race. Blaney was running sixth, and was just a few points out of the championship lead when he wrecked. It was part of a harrowing day of racing at Gateway, but Blaney ...Keep reading
"Ryan Blaney's NASCAR championship run took a stunning turn at Gateway when a brake failure sent the No. 12 Ford into the wall and forced him to the garage.
"Ryan Blaney, who entered the race second in the NASCAR Chase points standings, crashed out of the Gateway race in Stage 3 due to brake failure.
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 13, 2026, 10:09 PMRyan Blaney suffers brake failure in crushing blow to title hunt
155 laps into the 240-lap NASCAR Cup race at WWT Raceway, a weekend of opportunity ended in disaster for Ryan Blaney. The Team Penske driver suffered a catastrophic brake failure, crashing into the outside wall and ending his race. Blaney was running sixth, and was just a few points out of the championship lead when he wrecked. It was part of a harrowing day of racing at Gateway, but Blaney ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:09 PMRyan Blaney suffers brake failure in crushing blow to title hunt
Blaney was running sixth at WWT Raceway when the brakes failed on the No. 12 Team Penske Ford
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:08 PMRyan Blaney knocked out of NASCAR Gateway race after brake failure
Ryan Blaney, who entered the race second in the NASCAR Chase points standings, crashed out of the Gateway race in Stage 3 due to brake failure.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:35 PMRyan Blaney Suffers Major NASCAR Chase Blow After Brake Failure at Gateway
Ryan Blaney's NASCAR championship run took a stunning turn at Gateway when a brake failure sent the No. 12 Ford into the wall and forced him to the garage.
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