A Look At NASCAR’s 16 Cup Series Title Contenders

September 13, 2018 Jacob Seelman 0 5715

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, 31, is the founder of 77 Sports Media and the current PR and digital content director for Race Face Brand Development. He studied 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. A 12-year veteran of covering all forms of racing, Seelman is a multi-time award-winning writer whose work has been published in both SPEED SPORT Magazine and Athlon Magazine, among other publications. He has also helped to mentor multiple other writers and content creators who have gone on to successful careers in motorsports.