Ryan Blaney gave fans one more memorable moment after winning Sunday's rain-delayed NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway. After claiming his second victory of the 2026 season in a dramatic overtime finish, the Team Penske driver celebrated by taking his winner's prize - a limited-edition Harley-Davidson Street Glide - for a lap around the 1.5-mile oval in his firesuit.
Blaney's victory came with 8% to 10% of the total purse of $11,233,037, which is around $898,642.96 to $1,123,303.70, and the race trophy. EchoPark Speedway also awarded him a custom-built 2026 Harley-Davidson from Sturgis Harley-Davidson, one of only 26 motorcycles in the "250 Years of Freedom" edition.
Soon after the race ended, post midnight, local time, Blaney climbed aboard the motorcycle and rode it around the speedway. EchoPark Speedway's official X account shared the clip with the caption:
The clip quickly spread across social media, where fans praised the celebration, though some questioned the lack of a helmet. One fan wrote on X:
Others enjoyed the unique celebration.
Not everyone approved of the celebration, however, with some focusing on the fact that Ryan Blaney was not wearing a helmet.
The motorcycle ride became one of several celebrations for Ryan Blaney after his 19th career Cup Series victory. It was also Ford's 750th NASCAR Cup Series win.
Ryan Blaney's victory came after one of the closest finishes of the season. Carson Hocevar led the field to the white flag, but Blaney received a strong push from Christopher Bell to draw alongside entering the final lap. As Bubba Wallace dropped low to make it three-wide, Bell stayed onto the rear bumper of Blaney's No. 12 Ford and gave him the final push needed to edge ahead at the finish.
Reflecting on the 0.068s win margin, Blaney praised both drivers who helped him reach Victory Lane:
The win was Blaney's and Ford's second of the season after Phoenix and moved him firmly into the regular-season championship battle. With six races remaining before the playoffs, he sits 65 points behind points leader Denny Hamlin, who leads the standings with 791 points.
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