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Moment in time: Relive Ryan Blaney’s first win

By Staff Report | Published: May 30, 2018 21

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It was one year ago when then-sophomore driver Ryan Blaney held off hard-charging Kevin Harvick to win at Pocono Raceway for his first career victory. The raucous celebration was well-documented in Victory Lane and outside his car, where fellow drivers came over to wish Blaney well. Take a look back at this moment with 21 photos from when Blaney steered the No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford to victory.

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An iconic number, for sure.

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We hope that checkered flag is stashed somewhere safe.

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Thank you, fans.

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The young gun held off the veteran this day.

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An overhead shot of the W.

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Blaney's first Monster Energy Series win was the 99th overall in Wood Brothers team history.

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The champagne was about to flow.

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And there it goes.

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And again.

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One winner's sticker, please.

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Watch the eyes!

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Blaney was in his second full-time season with Wood Brothers Racing. He now drives for Team Penske.

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A quick hug from buddy Bubba Wallace, who made his first career Cup start in the same race.

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A photo to frame.

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Kyle Larson came by to say congratulations ...

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... as did Erik Jones.

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Blaney would advance to the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Playoffs in 2017.

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One more wide shot.

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The Monster Girls get in on the action.

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Need we say any more? Watch Sunday (2 p.m. ET, FS1) to see if Blaney can go back-to-back.