Ryan Blaney will remain at Team Penske for years to come, the organization announced May 6.
Blaney will stay at the NASCAR Cup Series team via a long-term extension between the two parties, alongside an additional renewal with longtime sponsor Menards.
The exact length of the extension was not announced.
“Ryan Blaney has developed into one of the elite drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series, and the success he’s achieved speaks for itself,” team owner Roger Penske said in a team release. “I’m confident Ryan and the No. 12 team will continue to build momentum into the future, especially positioned alongside a committed partner like Menards who’s been instrumental to our team for more than a decade.”
“Roger’s commitment to me and my career has been something a racecar driver could only dream of — not only getting the opportunity in the first place, but sticking with me through the highs and lows for more than a decade,” Blaney added. “To still be a part of Team Penske — the wins, the championships, the people — and continuing to grow my career with the unwavering support of Roger and the entire organization has been the opportunity of a lifetime.
“We’re going to keep pushing to deliver more wins and championships and to do that with the support of John Menard and the Menard family is truly an honor.”
Through 11 races this season, Blaney has one win, three top fives and seven top 10s. He won the 2023 championship with the team.
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