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Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta
By Charles Odum, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 13, 2026
· 4 min read
A late brush with the wall wasn't enough to send Ryan Blaney to pit row.The decision paid off with a dominant victory.Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday.Blaney won every stage of the race and l...
Key takeaway Blaney won every stage of the race and led 171 laps after starting on the pole, but the Team Penske Ford driver had to fight off challenges from Bubba Wallace and Christopher Hill, who finished second, on the final lap.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio racing fans who stayed up late to watch the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta were rewarded with a thrilling finish, as Ryan Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle to take the checkered flag. The victory is a testament to the skill and strategy of Blaney and his Team Penske crew, who made the crucial decision to remain on the track despite a late brush with the wall. For local fans, the win is also a reminder of the strong Texas connection to NASCAR, with many drivers and teams having ties to the state. As the NASCAR season continues, San Antonio fans will be watching to see if Blaney can build on this momentum and make a push for the championship. With several Texas tracks on the schedule, including the ones near Dallas and Fort Worth, there will be plenty of opportunities for local fans to catch NASCAR action in person.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A late brush with the wall wasn't enough to send Ryan Blaney to pit row.The decision paid off with a dominant victory.Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday.Blaney won every stage of the race and l...
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