A Look At NASCAR’s 16 Cup Series Title Contenders

September 13, 2018 Jacob Seelman 0 2921

Ryan Blaney enters the playoffs ranked ninth in the standings. (HHP/Ashley R. Dickerson photo)

9. Ryan Blaney – 2,007 points

Ryan Blaney was one of the playoff drivers who made it into the field of 16 but was barely heard from during the regular season. Unlike his two Team Penske stablemates, Blaney didn’t win a race during the regular season, and even more shockingly only had 12 top-10 finishes. Blaney will need to step up quickly or he’ll find himself out early in the hunt for a championship.

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Jacob Seelman

Jacob Seelman, 24, is the founder and managing editor of 77 Sports Media and a major contributing writer for SPEED SPORT Magazine. He is studying Broadcast Journalism at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. and also serves as the full-time tour announcer for the Must See Racing Sprint Car Series.