Ryan Blaney wins second consecutive NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway | National Sports

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Ryan Blaney and his team wound up making the most of a major mistake Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

The Team Penske star just needed a moment to vent on his team radio about a pit crew blunder before charging from 17th to first for his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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