Overview

• Blaney led a race-high 139 laps at Nashville Superspeedway to secure his first victory of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.
• His triumph ended a season-opening streak of five DNFs caused by engine failures and crashes.
• The win clinched Blaney’s spot in the playoffs and marked the first time all four Team Penske drivers have qualified for the postseason.
• Carson Hocevar finished second to match his career-best result, while Denny Hamlin recorded third place in his 700th Cup Series start.
• Anticipating upcoming road-course rounds, Blaney acknowledged he must improve his performance on non-oval tracks.