The whirlwind week that was for Ryan Blaney
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Ryan Blaney had a busy week leading up to his winning weekend at Pocono Raceway. His travels began in New York City for an apperance on the Today Show where Blaney discussed the efforts made to fight Alzheimer's disease through the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation. It continued at the ESPY Awards (pictured) in Hollywood, California. Scroll through to see photos of Blaney's week.
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The driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford and his fiancé, Gianna Tulio, jet-set to the West Coast for the ESPY Awards. The two stunned on the red carpet in Hollywood, California, before the show. Blaney was nominated for the Best Driver Award, being the only NASCAR driver named in the category.
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From the flashing lights to the spotlights! Ryan Blaney is seen alongside former World Cup alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn and Chicago Bears wide reciever Keenan Allen. The trio took the stage to present the ESPY for Best Record-Breaking Performance.
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Although Blaney did not return home an ESPY winner, he accepted an award on behalf of one. Caitlin Clark won the award for Best Record-Breaking Performance that she was unable to be there to recieve because of commitments playing in the WNBA.
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The next stop on Blaney's map: The Variety + Sportico's Sports and Entertainment Summit, presented by City National Bank. Blaney joins John Dahl, NASCAR's senior vice president of content, in Beverly Hills, California, for the event.
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Never a drought of happiness in sight for Blaney as he smiles ear to ear while sitting on stage at the summit.
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That's 12 for No. 12! After a busy week of travel, Ryan Blaney found himself in Victory Lane for the second time in five weeks. This win at the "Tricky Triangle" marked Blaney's 12th career win in the Cup Series.
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All roads lead back to Victory Lane. Blaney's legacy continues to be cemented into NASCAR history with his continued success throughout his career. With just a few more races in the regualar season, Blaney will set his sights on another Bill France Cup. Until then, celebrations will be had, just like this one.