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Blaney Urges Data Restrictions to Boost NASCAR Competition

11/1/2025

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NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney calls for restricting telemetry data sharing to within teams, including braking pressure and engine diagnostics.
He says this would boost competition by encouraging teams to rely on driver skill rather than copying setups, and he proposes a compromise where manufacturers share data among their teams.
The proposal comes as the NASCAR championship race at Phoenix Raceway nears, underscoring the need to preserve the sport's competitive essence.

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NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney calls for restricting telemetry data sharing to within teams, including braking pressure and engine diagnostics.
He says this would boost competition by encouraging teams to rely on driver skill rather than copying setups, and he proposes a compromise where manufacturers share data among their teams.
The proposal comes as the NASCAR championship race at Phoenix Raceway nears, underscoring the need to preserve the sport's competitive essence.