Why Ryan Blaney can be NASCAR's next mainstream superstar

Описание: Ryan Blaney finished an incredible playoffs with his first Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway. Is he on the fast track to being NASCAR's biggest star of the next decade?

Doug Rice, NBC's Kyle Petty and Brad Gillie share their thoughts on Blaney's superstar potential as a champion. Doug compares Blaney's rise to that of Jeff Gordon, who transcended NASCAR and became a household name in the 1990s. Blaney's fun-loving personality, sense of humor and ability to have "real" conversations could lead to him being NASCAR's biggest star since Dale Earnhardt Jr. burst onto the scene over 20 years ago.

Brad Gillie says Blaney's unique style is so powerful that even Roger Penske has relented. Penske's team, known for its buttoned-up, clean cut image, allows Blaney to grow his hair and beard out. Has bucking the "Penske Perfect" image given Blaney free reign to be NASCAR's next star? Time will tell, but it's safe to say NASCAR got a huge feather in its cap when Blaney won the title at Phoenix. #NASCAR #NASCARPlayoffs

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0:00 Is Ryan Blaney the next Jeff Gordon?
0:57 Was NASCAR "cheering" for Blaney to win the title?
2:18 Blaney bucks the "Penske Perfect" image
3:15 Blaney can be a mainstream superstar