Ryan Blaney Stays with Team Penske

Introduction

Team Penske and the company Menards have a new deal. Driver Ryan Blaney will stay with the team for many more years.

Main Body

Ryan Blaney started with the team in 2012. He is a very good driver. He won 18 races and became the champion in 2023. Menards is a company that gives money to the team. They will continue to help Ryan Blaney and his teammate Austin Cindric. Other drivers like Joey Logano and Austin Cindric also stay with the team. Some drivers win less now, but the team wants to keep the same people.

Conclusion

Ryan Blaney is a key part of Team Penske. Menards will continue to support him.

Learning

🏁 THE 'STAY' PATTERN

In this story, we see the word stay used to show that someone is not leaving. For a beginner, this is a great way to talk about jobs or homes.

How it works: Person + stay + with + Group/Place

Examples from the text:

  • Ryan Blaney will stay with the team.
  • Other drivers also stay with the team.

💰 WHO GIVES WHAT?

Look at the word support. In the article, it means giving money or help to someone so they can succeed.

Simple Change: Support (Action) → Helper (Person)

The Logic: Menards supports Ryan →\rightarrow Menards is a supporter.


🕒 TIME CLUES

Notice the difference between these two phrases:

  1. Started in 2012 →\rightarrow This happened once in the past (Finished).
  2. Will continue →\rightarrow This is happening now and in the future (Not finished).

Vocabulary Learning

deal
an agreement between two parties
Example:They made a deal to share the profits.
driver
a person who operates a vehicle
Example:The driver turned the wheel carefully.
champion
a winner of a competition
Example:She became the champion after winning the final race.
company
a business that sells goods or services
Example:The company hired new staff.
support
to give help or encouragement
Example:He will support the team with funding.
stay
to remain in a place
Example:They will stay in the hotel for a week.
years
units of time, each about 365 days
Example:We will celebrate after many years.
race
a competition of speed
Example:The race was exciting.
money
currency used for buying things
Example:She saved her money in a bank.
teammate
a member of the same team
Example:His teammate helped him during practice.