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What NASCAR Cup drivers said after New Hampshire win by Ryan Blaney

The Team Penske driver earns his second consecutive track at the 1.058-mile oval.

Ryan Blaney, the winner of the New Hampshire race, praised the call made after an issue on pit road, resulting in a two-tire stop to potentially gain the lead. He mentioned the longest run of the race and managing tire and lap traffic. Blaney appreciated the support from the crowd at the sunny race and acknowledged Team Penske's consistent performance over the past few months, expressing gratitude to the team for their hard work.

Second-place finisher Bubba Wallace reflected on the challenging conditions at the track, where his car was one of the worst drivers they had started the season with. Despite these challenges, he managed to finish second and emphasized the importance of regrouping and fighting throughout the race. He also acknowledged the support from the 23-team and his teammates, whom he felt had pushed him to be his best.

Third-place finisher Josh Berry admitted to a slower pit stop and giving up track position early, but still praised the team's efforts. He mentioned that the car was solid and that he fought hard to stay up front throughout the race, experiencing various conditions due to the rain and drying track.

Fourth-place finisher Christopher Bell highlighted the strong performance of his 20 team, but noted that they fell short of the frontrunners. He praised the team's perseverance in overcoming the pit road mishap and finishing about where they should have. Bell expressed gratitude for the pit crew, particularly his own, and hoped that the individual who caused the mishap was safe.

36th-place finisher Ross Chastain reported an internal engine issue causing power loss, forcing him to continue the race under caution. He expressed hope for continued improvement in speed, emphasizing the progress made through the summer. Chastain acknowledged the importance of controlling the factors within their control and acknowledged the ongoing challenge of improving in the NASCAR Cup Series.

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