Team Penske has locked in its championship-winning driver for the long haul, as Ryan Blaney has signed a multi-year contract extension to remain behind the wheel of the No. 12 Ford. The deal also ensures that Menards will continue as a key partner, strengthening a relationship that has spanned over a decade.

Blaney, who captured the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship, has become a cornerstone of the Penske organization. Team owner Roger Penske praised the driver's growth, stating, "Ryan Blaney has developed into one of the elite drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series, and the success he's achieved speaks for itself. I'm confident Ryan and the No. 12 team will continue to build momentum into the future, especially positioned alongside a committed partner like Menards."

The 32-year-old's journey with Penske began in 2012, with his Cup debut coming two years later. After a stint with Wood Brothers Racing—where he earned his first career win—Blaney was promoted to Penske's main roster in 2018. Since then, he has been nearly unstoppable, with 17 of his 18 Cup Series wins coming in the No. 12 Ford, including a memorable victory at the Coca-Cola 600.

Blaney's championship run in 2023 placed him in elite company, joining Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano as the only drivers to deliver a Cup title for Penske. Reflecting on the extension, Blaney expressed deep gratitude: "Roger's commitment to me and my career has been something a race car driver could only dream of... To still be a part of Team Penske—the wins, the championships, the people—and continuing to grow my career with the unwavering support of Roger and the entire organization has been the opportunity of a lifetime."

With a proven winner and a loyal sponsor locked in, Team Penske is poised to keep its No. 12 car at the front of the pack for years to come. For fans looking to show their support, this is the perfect time to gear up in Blaney and Penske apparel—because when a champion signs on for more, you know the best is yet to come.