NASCAR star Ryan Blaney goes undercover on Emmy-nominated show

NASCAR Cup Series star Ryan Blaney swapped the race track for the makeup room ahead of appearing on a new episode of Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers.

The show, which was nominated for Outstanding Edited Sports Series: Hosted at the 2026 Sports Emmy Awards, enlists athletes to get their disguise on in order to prank unsuspecting fans.

Previously, stars to appear on the show include the NBA's Donovan Mitchell and the NFL's Micah Parsons, with Blaney the first NASCAR driver to feature.

Blaney's edition of the show lasts for 31 minutes and was released on Thursday, June 11, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

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Ryan Blaney appears on Eli Manning Presents The Undercovers

In Blaney’s episode of The Undercovers, the Team Penske star goes incognito at the organization’s race shop in Mooresville, North Carolina, disguised as 'Hamish Wimsley', an older British racing enthusiast brought to life through a full prosthetic makeover.

After successfully testing the look on teammate Scott McLaughlin, Blaney blends in with a group of unsuspecting NASCAR fans as they are taken on a tour of the Team Penske facility.

Staying in character throughout, Blaney follows them through a behind-the-scenes look at the Next Gen car assembly process, a walk past the team’s historic race cars, and a close-up view of pit crew drills.

The episode culminates with a trip to a local go-kart track, where Blaney finally drops the act and shows his true pace, leaving the group stunned as he reveals his true identity.

It's a fun watch, and if you're undecided, you can watch the trailer below.