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Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta
By Charles Odum, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 13, 2026
· 4 min read
A late brush with the wall wasn't enough to send Ryan Blaney to pit row.The decision paid off with a dominant victory.Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday.Blaney won every stage of the race and l...
Key takeaway Blaney won every stage of the race and led 171 laps after starting on the pole, but the Team Penske Ford driver had to fight off challenges from Bubba Wallace and Christopher Hill, who finished second, on the final lap.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For Houston-area NASCAR fans, Ryan Blaney's thrilling victory in Atlanta is a reminder that the sport's top drivers will be competing in Texas soon. The win marks a significant milestone for Blaney, who led a dominating 171 laps and emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime. As the NASCAR Cup Series schedule unfolds, local racing enthusiasts can look forward to upcoming events in the Lone Star State, where they can cheer on their favorite drivers, including Blaney, in person. With several Texas tracks hosting NASCAR events, the excitement of Blaney's win will likely carry over to these local competitions, drawing large crowds and generating buzz throughout the Houston area. As fans celebrate Blaney's impressive performance, they can also anticipate the thrill of watching similar high-stakes racing action in their own backyard.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A late brush with the wall wasn't enough to send Ryan Blaney to pit row.The decision paid off with a dominant victory.Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday.Blaney won every stage of the race and l...
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