Due to Team Penske’s sluggish start this season, no one would have expected the Ford team to have half of the Championship 4 this year but in true Penske fashion the organization rolled into Phoenix Raceway with the opportunity to clinch its fourth title in the last seven years.

Reigning NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paced the first practice session at Phoenix Raceway AVONDALE, Ariz. — Reigning NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paced the first practice session at Phoenix Raceway, where he is among four drivers who will race for the title Sunday.