Ryan Blaney's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Ryan Blaney. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Ryan Blaney is an American professional stock car racing driver currently competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Team Penske. Driving the No. 12 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Blaney achieved significant success by winning the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship. His racing lineage is notable, as he is the son of former NASCAR driver Dave Blaney and the grandson of modified dirt track racer Lou Blaney. This heritage contributes to his established presence and accomplishments within the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2009: Competed in Pro All Stars Series

In 2009, at age 15, Ryan Blaney began competing in the Pro All Stars Series (PASS)-sanctioned South Super Late Model Series, finishing second in points and winning the series' Rookie of the Year award. He also finished third in the PASS national points. Additionally, in 2009, he won the Eastern Grand Nationals in Huntsville, Alabama, and the Gasoline Alley National Championship quarter midget event in Indianapolis, Indiana.

2010: First Career Win in PASS South Super Late Model Series

In 2010, Ryan Blaney scored his first career win in the PASS South Super Late Model Series at Dillon Motor Speedway, adding wins at Greenville-Pickens Speedway and Newport Speedway. He finished second in the PASS South championship standings for the second consecutive year. In 2010, Blaney also won the Champion Racing Association (CRA)-sanctioned Southern Six Pack series championship.

2011: ARCA Racing Series and NASCAR K&N Pro Series Debuts

In 2011, Ryan Blaney made his debuts in the ARCA Racing Series and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West and East, scoring top ten finishes in every start. He won his first career NASCAR race in the K&N Pro Series West season finale at Phoenix International Raceway, winning by over two seconds.

2011: PASS South Super Late Model Series Championship

In 2011, Ryan Blaney won two races in the PASS South Super Late Model Series, at Dillon Motor Speedway and Ace Speedway, and also winning the series championship that year.

September 15, 2012: First Career Truck Series Win

On September 15, 2012, Ryan Blaney won his first career Truck Series race at Iowa Speedway. At the time, he was the youngest winner in Truck Series history at 18 years, eight months, and 15 days.

2013: Full-Time with Brad Keselowski Racing and Nationwide Series Win

In 2013, Ryan Blaney drove the full schedule for Brad Keselowski Racing in the Camping World Truck Series and competed for the series' Rookie of the Year award. He won his first career pole at Kentucky Speedway in June and his second Truck Series race at Pocono Raceway in August. In the Nationwide Series, Blaney substituted for Joey Logano at Iowa Speedway in June, finishing ninth, and won at Kentucky Speedway on September 21, leading 96 laps.

August 2014: Nationwide and Truck Series Victories

In August 2014, Ryan Blaney won his second career Nationwide race at Bristol Motor Speedway, defeating Kyle Busch. The following week, he won his first Truck race of 2014 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, edging German Quiroga in a photo-finish.

2019: Cup Series Champion

In 2019, Ky. Busch won the Cup Series.

2020: 2020 Season

During the 2020 Daytona 500, Ryan Blaney's push to Ryan Newman led to a violent crash, and Blaney lost the race to Denny Hamlin. He had a wreck at Bristol with Ty Dillon and recorded three straight top-fives, followed by a win at the GEICO 500, defeating Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

2020: Cup Series Champion

In 2020, C. Elliott won the Cup Series.

2021: 2021 Season Wins and Playoff Run

During the 2021 season, Ryan Blaney won at Atlanta and Michigan. He won at Daytona International Speedway the following week, capturing three wins in the Cup Series regular season. Blaney went into the 2021 Cup playoffs as the second-seeded driver and made it to the Round of 8 before being eliminated after Martinsville. He finished the season seventh in the points standings.

2021: Cup Series Champion

In 2021, K. Larson won the Cup Series.

2022: Cup Series Champion

In 2022, J. Logano won the Cup Series.

2022: 2022 Season Performance

In 2022, Ryan Blaney secured a fourth-place finish at the Daytona 500. Although he didn't win any of the first 13 races, he maintained consistency with four top-five and six top-10 finishes. He led the most laps at Talladega but was caught in a wreck. He also won the 2022 NASCAR All-Star Race. Despite a crash at Daytona, he clinched the final Playoff spot and was later eliminated after finishing third at Martinsville, ending the season eighth in points.

2023: Cup Series Champion

In 2023, R. Blaney won the Cup Series.

2023: 2023 Season Performance

In 2023, Ryan Blaney started the season with an eighth-place finish at the Daytona 500. He finished second at Phoenix and spotted for Joey Logano at Bristol. He led the most laps at the GEICO 500, finishing second, and won the 2023 Coca-Cola 600. A sixth-place finish at Gateway put Blaney on top of the points standings.

2023: 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship

In 2023, at the season finale in Phoenix, Ryan Blaney ran in the top ten for most of the race. He battled with Kyle Larson, ultimately passing him for second place with 20 laps to go, securing the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

2024: Cup Series Champion

In 2024, J. Logano won the Cup Series.

2024: 2024 Season Performance

In 2024, Ryan Blaney began the season with a DNF at the Daytona 500. He finished second at Atlanta and ran out of fuel at Gateway. On June 16, He won the inaugural Iowa race and later won at Pocono. Blaney advanced to the Championship 4 after winning at Martinsville. He finished behind Joey Logano in the season finale race at Phoenix, who won the 2024 Cup Series Championship.