Ryan Blaney’s best tracks ahead of 2025 playoffs

Ryan Blaney is the only Team Penske driver still winless in the 2025 season, here is a look at some of the tracks where he could punch his ticket to Victory Lane ahead of playoffs.

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Kansas:

Stats: 0 wins, 4 top fives, 8 top 10s, 177 laps led, 15.4 avergae finish

One of two tracks on this list where the driver of the No. 12 hasn't secured victory, but with the speed Ford Performance has shown at the 1.5-mile tracks and Blaney's strong performances at Kansas, it is not totally out of the question for him to wind up in Victory Lane right out of the gate.

Charlotte: 

Stats: 1 win, 3 top fives, 4 top 10s, 171 laps, 19.7 average finish

A previous winner of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Blaney has had some good finishes at the North Carolina track. A second retro Coca-Cola machine could just be what Blaney needs to propel the No. 12 to the playoffs.

Michigan:

Stats: 1 win, 5 top fives, 8 top 10s, 74 laps led, 14.4 average finish

Blaney holds one victory at Michigan International Speedway, but that was before the Next Gen car (2021). With a best finish of fifth since then, Blaney may be poised to take a win in Ford's backyard.

Pocono:

Stats: 2 wins, 3 top fives, 7 top 10s, 94 laps led, 13.4 average finish

The site of his first-career Cup Series victory driving the No. 21 for Wood Brothers Racing. Blaney is also the most recent winner at Pocono with his triumph last year, perhaps the favorite of upcoming destinations for his first win of 2025.

Atlanta:

Stats: 1 win, 7 top fives, 9 top 10s, 175 laps led, 9.6 average finish

Blaney was one-third of one of the closest finishes in Cup Series history last year at Atlanta, falling short to Daniel Suárez in the spring race. Blaney was also close to victory in the fall, helping Joey Logano advance in the Round of 16 opener. He was even in the mix for the win late again this year, but a contact with Carson Hocevar foiled his chances of securing a bid early. 

Indianapolis:

Stats: 0 win, 1 top five, 2 top 10s, 26 laps led, 17.7 average finish

The Cup Series returned to the oval configuration at Indianoplis Motor Speedway in 2024 for the first time in four years. Although Blaney has one top-five finish, it came in that return, finishing third after restarting on the front row in closing moments. 

Iowa:

Stats: 1 win, 1 top five, 1 top 10, 201 laps led

NASCAR's premier series traveled to Iowa for the first race on the short track last season. In that inaugural Cup race, Blaney led a staggering 201 of the 350 laps in to claim his first victory of the year. It wouldn't be a shock at all to see him put on that type of performance this season if still needs a win late in the regular season.

Daytona:

Stats: 1 win, 4 top fives, 8 top 10s, 231 laps led, 19.1 average finish

The "anyone can win" mentality is definitely in play when the drivers take to the track at Daytona International Speedway, but Blaney actually does have a win at the superspeedway (2021). Although the driver of the No. 12 more than likely hopes that it doesn't come down to the final race of the regular season, it's hard to ignore the speed the Fords bring to drafting-style race tracks.