“Unjustified signing,” NASCAR Twitter reacts to Ryan Blaney’s contract Extension with Team Penske

Ryan Blaney

Ryan Blaney, since he made his move to Team Penske Racing, has been regarded as a definite championship contender and a future champion. Though the 28 years old is yet to produce a championship, he has been one of the most impressive and consistent cup drivers since he made his debut in the No:12 Ford Mustang.

Team Penske and Ryan Blaney have now decided to extend their decade-long partnership for many more years as the driver has signed a contract extension with the team. He and Penske management will be hoping to see the contract extension becoming a confidence booster for the No:12 squad as they are in an awkward position where a 16^th different cup winner in the coming race might jeopardize their playoff spot if they remain winless.

Along with Martin Truex Jr., Erick Jones, and Bubba Wallace, Ryan Blaney is the fourth different Cup driver to have announced a contract extension at the same time Petty GMNS announced the addition of Noah Gregson to their Cup team. The team and the driver have yet to disclose the length of the contract renewal.

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NASCAR Twitter reacts to Ryan Blaney’s contract extension

NASCAR Twitter had a positive reaction towards the contract extension of one of the crowd’s favorite Ford Mustang drivers, along with some odd negative comments that criticized the extension. Fans also shared their disappointment with the No:12 driver’s winless runs and sharing their wish to see the driver getting back to the podium soon.

How many he compete for so far. Unjustified signing. Obviously nobody in the lower tier worthy to replace.
— Robert Ellwood (@EllwoodRobert) August 17, 2022

In racing, just a "deal" is just a one-year deal. A "multi-year deal" is a two-year deal. And a "long-term deal" is a three-year deal. So, I'll bet three years.
— Jon Doble (@JonDoble) August 17, 2022

https://twitter.com/cannonj89/status/1559914113081516034

Its Ford not Penske holding them up
— SJ (@SJx54_) August 17, 2022

Seems like teams are in a mad dash to sign Uber talent to long term deals except Kyle Busch.
— Atlantic Coast Concr (@ACConcrete) August 17, 2022

https://twitter.com/Pen2ke/status/1559913529544790017

https://twitter.com/owengerd/status/1559925189336436737

Last time blaney signed a contract a mf pandemic happened
— Diego Alvarado (@DiegoxAlv) August 17, 2022

Good. He and Bubba extended. The young guys are all needed right now .
— Jeffrey Oakley (@oakleyjt8) August 17, 2022

This is awesome! Now let’s go win! @MenardsRacing and Pennzoil…please feel free to expand races as primary sponsor! This is a winning driver and team!!! Menards already has 3 Neon Chariots that were victorious!
— George P. Bourey (@OccludedCzar) August 17, 2022

Not a fan of teams just being vague recently in contract signings
— ran ? (@x24Ever) August 17, 2022

https://twitter.com/aassshhhhhhhhh/status/1559914495132180488

#LFG this is awesome. Good spot for him. Hopefully he got that dub this weekend.
— NicolasCaldwellRacing (@NicolasCRacing) August 17, 2022

Can we get GCOE back now @Blaney? I usually ask this after a W but haven't had one to do that this season until now. I need your opinions on new Star Wars and I'll take all the @kimmiecoon I can get each week.
— Jack Adam (@jand502) August 17, 2022

This is good news but Penske is going to need to give him better cars and a crew that can win races. The days of being consistent and that being a good thing are gone. It's all about winning now.
— ChefDaddyKev (@ChefDaddyKev) August 17, 2022

This was definitely the news I needed today. pic.twitter.com/xiplOOMQqD
— || Courtney || (@ThisIsCourt0824) August 17, 2022

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“Unjustified signing,” NASCAR Twitter reacts to Ryan Blaney’s contract Extension with Team Penske

NASCAR Twitter reacts to Ryan Blaney’s contract extension

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