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NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Brickyard 400 Qualifying Jul 20, 2024 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney 12 during qualifying for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indiana USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMikexDinovox 20240720_mcd_ad4_13
Ryan Blaney found himself in the thick of controversy during the playoff race at Martinsville, and let’s just say his frustration boiled over on the radio. As he battled for a crucial position in the race, Blaney felt the heat, especially with Brad Keselowski putting up a fierce block that kept him from crossing the checkered flag.
After Keselowski clinched Stage 2 by getting ahead of him, Ryan Blaney couldn’t hold back any longer. “He’s about to get blasted because I’m about sick of this stupid shit,” he was heard ranting over the radio, clearly fed up with the way things were unfolding. With Joey Logano already securing his spot in the finals, every point mattered for Blaney. This moment of frustration, while relatable, put him in a tough spot with a section of the fanbase that prefers drivers to maintain a cooler demeanor under pressure.
How dare he race you for the lead?! All this dude does is complain bruh https://t.co/vTdCRwMzkQ
— Justin Champagne (@ChampagneRacin) November 3, 2024
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As the race continued, the tension was palpable. Ryan Blaney knew this was his last shot to make it to the finals, and the pressure was on. The race remains; however, it is the stage points that Blaney would have enjoyed while heading into stage 3.
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Many fans did not enjoy how Blaney behaved knowing that Brad Keselowski won stage 2. This is not the first time that Blaney has been explicit on the radio and fans have been put off by it. So when this incident surfaced on X, fans flooded to share their opinion on Blaney’s radio behavior.
Fans made it clear that they don’t like Ryan Blaney’s radio dramas
The fan reactions to Ryan Blaney’s radio outburst were anything but mild. For some, his frustration was understandable given the pressure, but others were flat-out annoyed, seeing it as yet another example of him losing his cool at the wrong time. One fan didn’t hold back at all, posting, “Ryan Blaney is less likeable than Chase. Dude is a massive baby.” While it’s unclear if the fan is comparing Blaney to Chase Briscoe or Chase Elliott, either way, it’s clear that the fan dislikes Blaney more than them.
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Then there was the fan who summed up Blaney’s outburst with a chaotic, emoji-ridden quote: “Ryan Blaney: hdjdhxgjshkf[expletive]fhhjdjdjhfhcb.” This one captured how Blaney’s on-air meltdown sounded to many—just a mess of frustration that didn’t translate well to the fans listening at home.
Another fan kept it simple, hitting Blaney right in the pride with a sarcastic, “Waaaa waaaaaa. I hate on-track Ryan Blaney so much.” This fan’s mocking tone made it clear that they’re over Blaney’s dramatic reactions. For them, his radio outbursts are as unlikable as they are unnecessary.
Others chimed in with criticisms of Blaney’s race tactics. One wrote, “How dare he race you for the lead?! All this dude does is complain, bruh.” To them, Blaney’s frustration with Keselowski blocking him seemed overblown—after all, isn’t battling the lead part of racing?
Finally, a fan who’s fed up with Blaney’s antics altogether commented, “This is exactly why I hate Ryan Blaney, and people are confused when I say so.” This reaction shows just how divisive Blaney’s radio moments can be. For some, these outbursts are a part of the intense nature of racing, but for others, they’re just another reason to switch their support to someone who keeps their cool a bit better.
That being said, what did you think of Ryan Blaney’s reaction to Brad Keselowski getting his first stage win all season?
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