"Downshifted like a complete moron" - Ryan Blaney blames 'bonehead move' after spinning out at NASCAR Homestead-Miami race
For the second straight run, Ryan Blaney was unable to fight for the much-needed Cup Series win due to his unforced errors on the track.
During a post-race interview, the #12 Ford driver explicitly criticized himself for running out of reach after finishing
17th last Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, giving him a potential top-10 spot. Got it.
However, Blaney demonstrated speed during the race and earned points in the first two stages by passing ninth in Stage 1 and fourth in Stage 2.
The mistake occurred on lap 211 when the All-Star Race winner pitched for four new tires and fuel,
but out of caution he passed out while driving down a pit road.
Blaney was racing in the top five before driving his #12 Ford onto the pit road under the green.
Speaking to the media during a post-race interview, the disappointment was clearly visible
on Blaney's face as his mistake led to his downfall over the past two weeks. he said:
“Well down like a complete fool. It's just frustrating, mainly the last two weeks,
“Well down like a complete fool. It's just frustrating, mainly the last two weeks, I haven't done a good job at all from the wreck last week
and have a bone gait like this week. 12 groups worth it No. I am disappointed in myself and cannot do that. It is quite unacceptable."
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