Ryan Blaney knocked out of NASCAR Gateway race after brake failure

Ryan Blaney, currently second in the NASCAR Chase points standings, was forced out of the NASCAR Gateway race, the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway, due to a brake failure during Stage 3 on September 13. Despite not leading the race, Blaney had been in the top-5 for much of it before the issue arose, which was traced back to a faulty brake caliper.

His Team Penske Ford was reportedly fast enough to contend for a win before the part failure, resulting in the 11th caution flag in the event. Blaney, who had previously finished 4th at Darlington during the first race in the Chase on September 6, earned 14 stage points in the race.

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