Ryan Blaney’s NASCAR Chase Hopes Takes Hit After Gateway

Ryan Blaney's title hopes took a massive blow. GettyRyan Blaney’s chances at a second NASCAR Cup Series championship took a massive hit after Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway. The driver of the No. 12 suffered a brake failure in the final stage, causing him to smack the wall.The incident caused the 2023 Cup champion to pull out of the race. Entering Gateway, Blaney had a 16-point deficit to Chase points leader Denny Hamlin. Now, the North Carolina native f