{
  "id": 4283402,
  "title": "Ryan Blaney's crew chief addresses mistakes on pit road as Chase approaches fast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/ryan-blaneys-crew-chief-addresses-mistakes-on-pit-road-as-chase",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T21:33:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/ryan-blaneys-crew-chief-addresses-mistakes-on-pit-road-as-chase-approaches-fast/10850579/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ryan Blaney's No. 12 crew encountered pit road challenges during their New Hampshire win, with a costly mistake dropping them to 14th place. At the race's climax, a daring two-tire stop proved decisive for their victory. As the Chase approaches, the team's pit crew inconsistencies are expected to become more damaging. Jonathan Hassler, Blaney's crew chief, addressed the issue while discussing the race with reporters. He admitted that pit road is highly competitive and acknowledged the difficulty in eliminating mistakes, even if it means sacrificing some speed. Hassler emphasized that the No. 12 team's frequent high-speed runs amplify the impact of pit road errors, as they are often scrutinized by their competitors. The team has shuffled its pit crew several times this season in search of consistency, but the goal remains to match the best teams' precision before the postseason begins. Blaney currently leads the points standings and is set to enter the Chase as the second-ranked driver, where one misstep could prove pivotal in securing the championship.",
  "summary": "Ryan Blaney was able to get out of New Hampshire last weekend with a win, but not without a bit of struggle. The No. 12 team once again struggled on pit road, with one miscue dropping Blaney all the way back into 14th during the race. A gutsy two-tire stop near the end of the race proved the difference that allowed him to come back and win, but it was far from the first mistake the ... Keep…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/ryan-preece-earns-huge-win-in-daytona-thriller-eliminating-shane-van",
        "published": "2026-08-30T02:53:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ryan Preece praises SVG as one \"hell of a race car driver\" after ousting him from Chase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/ryan-preece-praises-svg-as-one-hell-of-a-race-car-driver-after",
        "published": "2026-08-30T05:40:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}