Ryan Blaney, who is scheduled to compete part-time in both the Sprint Cup Series and newly rebranded Xfinity Series (former Nationwide Series) in 2015, dropped by the White House on Tuesday.
Blaney -- along with his Team Penske No. 22 Discount Tire Ford Mustang and Kyle Busch's Joe Gibbs Racing No. 18 M&M's Toyota Camry -- met with Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx and Counselor to the President John Podesta to talk about the importance of tire safety.
NASCAR is working with the U.S. Department of Transportation, tire manufacturers and retailers on an awareness program focusing on tire safety, maintenance and energy efficiency.
Check out some tweets from Blaney's day in Washington, D.C.
.@RyanBlaney22 gets a special behind the scenes tour of The Capital with Congressman Richard Hudson in Washington DC. pic.twitter.com/6QBRUvu9mB
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) December 9, 2014
Hope @RyanBlaney22 enjoyed visiting the Capitol - even though the pace in DC moves a lot slower than @CLTMotorSpdwy! pic.twitter.com/35wj6Rp77F
— Richard Hudson (@RepRichHudson) December 9, 2014
.@RyanBlaney22 speaks w/ Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx & John Podesta about tire safety at the White House pic.twitter.com/OIQU1uKvup
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) December 9, 2014
Was told this is the best view in DC. Really fortunate to be shown around the Capital and White House! Fun day. pic.twitter.com/NmA2yTKDBh
— Ryan Blaney (@RyanBlaney22) December 10, 2014
