NASCAR: Blaney given key role in search for new crew chief
Corey LaJoie (7) and Ryan Blaney (12) come through a turn during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Corey LaJoie (7) and Ryan Blaney (12) come through a turn during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Sep. 18, 2021 10:34 PM EDT
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) waits in his car before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) waits in his car before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Sep. 26, 2021 11:27 PM EDT
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) makes a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) makes a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Sep. 26, 2021 08:47 PM EDT