Awesome Stories With 2023 NASCAR Champ Ryan Blaney

Episode #38 of "Kenny Conversation" is 2023 NASCAR Cup champion Ryan Blaney!
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[@jaycensored]

That Richmond race was also where Ryan caught my attention. He's an amazing talent.

[@gcrauwels941]

I'm happy for Ryan. He's a pretty laid back guy. He and his team sure peaked at the right time. Thanks Herm !

[@Tony-u7j3o]

Thanks Kenny for having rayn on there I am a Dale Sr nut but Blaney is going to be a great racer for a long time you rule Herman my friend

[@TracksideViews]

You absolutely have to go to a race to get it. I was hooked as a kid I still can’t get enough of it.

[@ronniesealy7931]

Kenny, you are the man. No matter who you choose to interview on your program & no matter who you have on going forward, it can only get better after this one. ROSS CHASTAIN 2024 NASCAR CHAMPION!!!

[@bighand1530]

We will find out in 298 days.

[@DavidMarcy-pp6jv]

Wooooooooo Ryan Blaney won the championship, Penske Racing won the championship. RUSTY WALLACE RULES ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@heyitsrenee22]

All.of.this 👏

[@jeremymundy8608]

Great interview, I’m a little bit more of a R Blaney fan! Separate thought, How about some of the ladies behind the scenes! Claire B, Jamie Little, Kelley E… They bring a lot to the sport and really are making a difference from the seats of their respective roles.

[@kristenwhite2701]

Still upset Claire B got cancelled. She was the reason I got XM. All drivers would talk to her no matter how their race went. Loved when she would have to do the show while driving 3 hours from airport to track late at night. Always the last to leave and talked to everyone on every team until nobody was left. Then she would talk from media center even when nobody was left at the track

[@cameronkane4423]

You’re the best Kenny! Thanks buddy

[@Dirtydeff]

Congratulations on the Ryan Blaney interview!! I'm still holding out hope that you will have on Chastain for a Kenny conversion one day!

[@FrontstretchFan]

Ryan Blaney Is Awesome

[@tjrosario9439]

You killed it again Herman. I grew up here in Ohio. Watched the Blaney's race from Lou on down. I still have season tickets at Sharon Speedway. His grandpa would definitely be proud.

[@keithgrider4914]

A large segment of your audience (including me) are racers/former racers/gearheads. With that said, one of my favorite people on this Earth is Jeffrey Thousand (Penske employee for over 40 years) and he told me how impressed he was with Ryan when he was the test team driver. I wish you had developed this aspect in your interview. He logged so many laps in Penske cars long before he was a "driver" for Penske - he put in the work. I think people would appreciate that aspect of his story even more... Example - " Ryan, what was it like to spend all those laps in those cars that others would race and win in?" " Did you wonder if you'd ever get a shot?" Dave Marcis is another of the few who could articulate those feelings, but he was already a "driver". Thanks for doing these shows - they are needed.

[@jeffrichson7246]

Thanks Kenny for taking us behind the scenes and asking all the tough questions! I thoroughly enjoy all you do!

[@kenmartin1919]

Once again, great job Kenny!

[@Dan-jl1fk]

My favorite champion in a while. THANKS HERM!

[@CJODell12]

Thanks as always Kenny

[@stephenullman4534]

Kenny, you bring the best out of the drivers you interview. Great job bud. Love your show. Also coffee with Kenny is one of my favorites!

[@nathanjarrell6479]

Kenny another great job on your part. I hope you enjoy the rest of your week! Thanks for the content pal! ❤️

[@stephenharvie9527]

I love you Kenny wallace

[@bighand1530]

Congratulations!

[@aarontodd72]

Remember watching the blaney's run at learnerville. And hearing that they bought Sharon speedway

[@Jaybeats931]

Congrats

[@curbshoppin]

That hour seemed like five minutes let’s do it again 😀thanks boys now let’s go racin🏁🏁🏁

[@guyvalverde3502]

Great interview Kenny loved it and also what Ryan said about ALL the NEGATIVE NANCY'S that Nascar is going downhill? Been watching since 1989 and I agree with Ryan that Nascar is doing ALL they can to keep it exciting I have been to the Championship Race in Phoenix the last three year's.

[@BootieScootRacingLLC]

What really set the Raceday show for me was , at the Roval 2 hours before the race AJ was on stage with Herm cutting jokes on what he’d do if he won , just for hours later AJ wins the roval. Knowing that AJ was 20 feet in front of me cool as could be pre race then he went out and did , I’m a hugeeee Blaney fan great to hear his insight on the sport , you rock Herm, (shoulda passed dale at dega in ‘00) 🏁💪🏼

[@oldermusiclover]

I'm an AJ fan too

[@ErminTra]

One hell of a Guy right there!

[@heyitsrenee22]

Love it, back to Rusty, I've been a Penske fan for decades.

[@treyrags]

A good champion and representative of the sport

[@bighand1530]

Yeah

[@skutahuniai4830]

Herman, I seen your X post about Sirius XM's latest moves. How about a vireo on this matter?

[@BrianTerrell-u9n]

Ryan is just a cool cat !!!

[@davebodi]

Blaney !

[@kristenwhite2701]

NASCAR 360 was the best. That’s how I became a Harvick fan - watching him play pranks on DeLana’s dad. I miss SPEED channel. They had so many good shows. Then I went to XM. Please have Claire B on. She has awesome stories and this might be a safe place for her to let us know what happened. Bigger mistake than putting playoff football on streaming

[@billycook-rm3xu]

Need to Talk to Daison Pursley after Chilli bowl performance.Especailly after his recovery.

[@oldermusiclover]

I understand how Ryan feels I was the youngest in my family and my Youngest niece's grandpa also had Alzheimer's and she regrets not knowing him before that time

[@daleneparole1502]

My kids were watching this, Im sure GLAD he Didn't Flip the Camera Off !!

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@reidhagler3651]

Love your Nascar podcasts Blaney is my new favorite driver since dale jr and Harvick retired and all time favorite is dale Earnhardt and I've followed each of Blaneys career wins 🏆 😀

[@darrylniehoff2707]

Wished you would have asked him about his relationship with Chase!

[@KidLatin27]

Ryan inside blaney.

[@erronflynn8766]

👍🏻

[@cndream1]

They always talk about finding something in performance but never in what area. Aero, engine, suspension ??? Kind of leave you hanging

[@FrontstretchFan]

They Can't Share That With The Public

[@Jaybeats931]

I need 409 block

[@Jaybeats931]

😅😊

[@Jaybeats931]

If you find one let me kno

[@anitagarrison6916]

YRB, I believe, can be very, very good for our sport, that is, IF NASCAR takes advantage of his personality. He said it here. He's willing to do what ever it takes. Let's look back at our last three champions: Chase Elliott (see my avi) is my man. But when it comes to out going personalities he just isn't there. Yet. He reminds me of how Dale Jr was before Amy, and Steve Letarte came into his life. Introvert. Maybe with age!? Kyle Larson is a good guy. Once in a generation racing talent but still is lacking when it comes to fan appeal. Joey Logano, outside of the car he seems to be one of the friendliest guys around. But, when he gets behind the wheel!! Oh my word..... I, being one, fans just don't like Joey and his take no prisoner attitude. Ryan though, and even though he can be a hot head in the car, he's not a dirty driver. I haven't heard anybody, drivers included, that don't like him. I'm really looking forward to see what he'll be able to accomplish in the 2024 season. Oh, and Alex Bowman is another driver, who has one of the funniest, self-deprecating, dry personalities that would be perfect for NASCAR to promote. I love me some AB.

[@cliff4695]

Nascar champion, 12 hours later, 3k views. Nascar is so dead, its not even funny anymore. Had a mediocre season, won the last race, and hes proud of it lol. What an embarrassment to what was once a great sport

[@DavidClark-vu3dw]

I kinda feel the same way. Kenseth only won 1 race in 2003 and won the Winston cup and everybody seemed to have a problem with that so Nascar came up with the playoffs starting in 2004. I would like to know what drivers since 2004 who won the regular season championship and then go on to win the cup championship that same year? I bet it's not many!

[@melroberts8877]

The world's greatest racecar drivers ,that's comical, nascar certainly is NOT the best racers in America

[@gunnypat29]

ryan blaney PAPER CHAMPION wouldnt had a chance if wasnt running for pensky who in fact got a penality removed....he makes me puke!

[@oldermusiclover]

dont know if the wives and girl friends would like the smell all the time

[@stephenharvie9527]

I love you Kenny wallace