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Penske Completes Phoenix Weekend Sweep

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Ryan Blaney ended Tyler Reddick's historic winning streak by capturing the Phoenix Cup Series race Sunday, completing a Team Penske sweep of the weekend's racing activities. Blaney overcame three tire issues and passed 49 cars to take the lead with 10 laps remaining, securing his 18th career victory while denying Reddick a fourth consecutive win to start the season.

Team Penske celebrated their 60th season in style, with David Malukas winning the IndyCar pole and Josef Newgarden capturing Saturday's race before Joey Logano won the Cup pole. The race featured a record-tying 12 cautions, mostly due to tire failures, as Blaney demonstrated perseverance after losing track position multiple times during the event.

Reddick, driving a Michael Jordan-owned Toyota for 23XI Racing, still leads the championship despite finishing eighth. Christopher Bell led 176 laps but finished second after taking four tires on the final stop while Blaney opted for two. The victory marked Ford's first win of the season and provided a memorable moment for Team Penske during their weekend celebration.