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NASCAR America: Ryan Blaney talks life after Cup win, relationship with father

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Ryan Blaney describes his emotions after claiming his first career NASCAR Cup win and why his dad's reaction meant the most to him.

Three days after his first NASCAR Cup Series win, Ryan Blaney sat down with NASCAR America’s Kyle Petty, who 31 years ago also earned his first Cup win with Wood Brothers Racing.

Blaney, 23, shared how he celebrated his with friends, including with neighbor and friend Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Before you ask, yes, there was beer.

“It ended up being four coolers and 11 or 12 cases,” Blaney said of the beer that was provided by Earnhardt. “There was so much left it was unbelievable. That was super nice of him to do ... He was ready to go, that was pretty cool.”

The driver of the No. 21 also talked about the challenge of winning in the Cup Series compared to the Truck and Xfinity Series.

Blaney, a third-generation driver, then explains how the similarities between the Blaney family and the Wood family helps them get along.

“We’re just racing people,” Blaney said. “It’s just been in their family for generations and decades. I think that’s what helps us bond so well and have so much in common and for us to get along so great is that’s all we knew growing up. And that’s all we still know and all we care about. ... They’re not only great race car drivers and great pioneers for the sport, they’re also great people.”

Blaney said his father, former NASCAR driver Dave Blaney, was the first person he called after his win Sunday. He said his dad is usually the first person he calls after every race in order to discuss how he can improve.

“That was pretty neat to hear his voice right away,” Blaney said. “You know him, he’s not a very (emotional) guy and it was cool to hear the joy in his voice and to be happy and proud and as his son that’s all you want.”

Watch the above video for the full interview with Kyle Petty.