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When Ryan Preece came home with the victory at the end of the NASCAR Cup Series season finale at Daytona, it really was two paydays, one for the RFK Racing driver and one for Jimmie Johnson’s Legacy Motor Club.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 3

'Wouldn’t Do It to Just Run 30th'- Cup Star Opens Up on NASCAR After Future Breakthrough Win

Ryan Preece told the garage he was going all in to win at Daytona. Sure enough, a spirited performance, combined with just the right slice of luck, saw him emerge victorious in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 and secure a spot in The Chase.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 1

'Nothing in Life Is Easy'- RFK Racing President Drops Defiant Warning Putting JGR on Notice

Ryan Preece’s unlikely victory at Daytona has completely changed the outlook for RFK Racing heading into the Chase. After spending much of the season fighting to stay in contention, Preece delivered when it mattered most, taking the No.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / August 31

'Hard to Say the 16 Best Drivers Are Not In'- NASCAR Insiders Settle Debate on SVG Heartbreak vs. Ryan Preece Surge

When Ryan Preece won the season-opening Clash at Bowman Gray earlier this year, he thought it was the greatest moment of his career. Fears that he might leave NASCAR without ever winning at the Cup level were finally put to rest, and he entered the season with a renewed sense of confidence.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / August 30

'I Don’t Get Emotional'- SVG Owns Season-Long Mistakes After Chase Heartbreak

The trip to Daytona would have been a nervy one for Shane van Gisbergen. His two Cup Series wins must have felt like they happened ages ago, with a string of underwhelming results leaving him on the cusp of dropping out of the top 16.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 30

Ryan Preece blazed his own trail in NASCAR, and it finally led to victory lane

Ryan Preece walked into the Daytona International Speedway media center playing Elton John's "Rocketman" as he prepared for his post-race news conference following Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400, but Frank Sinatra's "My Way" may be a more fitting tune for the RFK Racing driver.

Ryan Preece scores first career NASCAR Cup win, Chase berth in wild race at Daytona

Ryan Preece delivered greatest moment of NASCAR career at track that nearly took his life

Shane van Gisbergen denied Chase berth after Ryan Preece's Daytona win

NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 takeaways: Ryan Preece clinches final Chase spot with dramatic breakthrough win at Daytona

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NASCAR News / Field Level Media / August 29

Ryan Preece advances to playoffs on first career Cup win

First-time winner Ryan Preece beat Zane Smith in NASCAR overtime and advanced to the postseason with a victory in the Cup Series' regular-season finale, Saturday night's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 29

Ryan Preece delivered greatest moment of NASCAR career at track that nearly took his life

Three years ago, Ryan Preece tumbled down the backstretch at Daytona International Speedway in a harrowing crash that saw the Berlin, Conn., native's race car be thrown around like a cheap toy.

Ryan Preece scores first career NASCAR Cup win, Chase berth in wild race at Daytona

Shane van Gisbergen denied Chase berth after Ryan Preece's Daytona win

Shane van Gisbergen wins wild Stage 1 of Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona

NASCAR Cup Series Chase field set after Daytona

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 29

Shane van Gisbergen denied Chase berth after Ryan Preece's Daytona win

Shane van Gisbergen was stuck between a rock and a hard place in the closing laps of Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona.

Shane van Gisbergen wins wild Stage 1 of Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona

Ryan Preece scores first career NASCAR Cup win, Chase berth in wild race at Daytona

After 424 races, Ryan Sieg's first NASCAR win was a long time coming

NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase field set after Daytona

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 29

Ryan Preece scores first career NASCAR Cup win, Chase berth in wild race at Daytona

Ryan Preece said before the final restart of Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 that he was going to leave everything on the racetrack.

Preece delivered best moment of career at track that nearly took his life

Shane van Gisbergen denied Chase berth after Preece's Daytona win

NASCAR Cup Series Chase field set after Daytona

NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 takeaways

NASCAR deserves credit for new and improved superspeedway package

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 29

NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 takeaways: Ryan Preece clinches final Chase spot with dramatic breakthrough win at Daytona

Here are four takeaways from the NASCAR Cup Series' regular-season finale.

Ryan Preece scores first career NASCAR Cup win, Chase berth in wild race at Daytona

Ryan Preece delivered greatest moment of NASCAR career at track that nearly took his life

Shane van Gisbergen denied Chase berth after Ryan Preece's Daytona win

NASCAR Cup Series Chase field set after Daytona

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 29

Shane van Gisbergen wins wild Stage 1 of Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona

Shane van Gisbergen entered Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona with a 31-point lead over Ryan Preece for the 16th and final spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase.

23XI Racing making driver swap ahead of Coke Zero Sugar 400

After 424 races, Ryan Sieg's first NASCAR win was a long time coming

Rajah Caruth came heartbreakingly close to first career win at Daytona

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NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / August 25

Is NASCAR Really Rewarding the Best? Daytona Could Expose a Broken Championship System

Twenty-five races and nearly eight months of competition. Now we’ve reached Daytona, the last stop before the Chase begins. It has a way of turning into chaos right when it matters most, and that’s exactly what’s on deck this weekend.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / August 25

'Don’t Like Tearing Up Race Cars'- RFK Star Warns Entire Cup Field Against Do-or-Die Bid to Make the Chase at Daytona

Daytona is all set to host the final regular-season race of 2026 next weekend. Three drivers are still fighting to secure their Chase spots. Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric, and Shane van Gisbergen occupy the last three spots in the top 16.

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 22

Ryan Preece: 'We need a home run' at New Hampshire to push toward Chase

Ryan Preece enters Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire needing to make up 50 points on Shane van Gisbergen over the next two races to make the Chase.

After rough practice session, Tyler Reddick wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire

Why New Hampshire pole meant more to Tyler Reddick

Erik Jones fastest in NASCAR Cup Series practice at New Hampshire

Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire; Tyler Ankrum hangs onto final Chase spot

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 10

'Great opportunity' awaits Ryan Preece over final stretch of season

'Great opportunity' awaits Ryan Preece over final stretch of NASCAR regular season

The final three races of the NASCAR Cup Series season are arguably the most important races of Ryan Preece's career.

Ty Gibbs is a championship threat a year after missing NASCAR's postseason

Kyle Larson is again a victim of NASCAR's championship hangover

All eyes are on Austin Dillon with Richmond upcoming on NASCAR schedule

Despite not winning yet this year, Christopher Bell is dangerous NASCAR title threat

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 8

After summer slump, Ryan Preece still alive in NASCAR's Chase hunt

Preece sits just on the outside looking in at the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble with four races left in the regular season: 17th in the standings and 38 points back of 16th-place Austin Cindric for the final postseason berth.

Ryan Sieg wins pole for NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Iowa

Jesse Love fastest in NASCAR O'Reilly Series practice at Iowa

Haas Factory Team committed to NASCAR Cup Series, has no plans to sell charter

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NASCAR News / Field Level Media / July 25

Ryan Preece returning to RFK Racing in 2027

Ryan Preece will remain behind the wheel of RFK Racing's No. 60 Ford during the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Team co-owner Brad Keselowski confirmed the decision Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, saying RFK exercised an option in Preece's multiyear contract several months ago.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 20

RFK Racing's dismal summer finally turned a corner at North Wilkesboro

RFK Racing teammates Brad Keselowski and Ryan Preece hit a summer slump at the same time.

Joey Logano wins NASCAR Cup race at North Wilkesboro; snaps 45-race winless streak

Shane van Gisbergen turns in best oval performance of NASCAR career at North WIlkesboro

Todd Gilliland, Ryan Blaney set to battle for $1 million in NASCAR In-Season Challenge finale

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after North Wilkesboro

NASCAR Window World 450 takeaways: Joey Logano dominates in return to North Wilkesboro

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 8

Ryan Preece looking to get back on track after being bucked off NASCAR horse

Ryan Preece was a solid 13th in the NASCAR Cup Series standings through the first 12 races of 2026 and had finished on the lead lap in all 12 events.

Emotional Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, honors Kyle Busch

Denny Hamlin ties Kyle Busch on NASCAR's all-time wins list

Denny Hamlin: No. 1 seed in NASCAR's chase 'attainable' after Tyler Reddick slips

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase grid looks like after Michigan

NASCAR FireKeepers Casino 400 takeaways: Denny Hamlin goes back-to-back with emotional Michigan win

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 9

Ryan Preece 'surprised' by Texas penalty but grateful for chance to appeal

Ryan Preece was understandably measured as he explained his reaction to NASCAR handing him a 25-point penalty and $50,000 fine for spinning Ty Gibbs in the May 3 NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas.

Michael McDowell won't be retiring from NASCAR anytime soon

Austin Cindric paces NASCAR Cup Series practice at Watkins Glen

Downed beer and all, Kaden Honeycutt basks in glow of first NASCAR Truck win

Kaden Honeycutt scores first career NASCAR Truck Series win at Watkins Glen

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 5

NASCAR explains reasoning behind Busch, Preece penalty ruling

NASCAR explains reasoning behind controversial Kyle Busch, Ryan Preece penalty ruling

NASCAR issued its post-Texas penalty report on Tuesday, and to the surprise of many, it was Preece who was penalized for intentionally spinning a competitor in the Wurth 400 rather than Busch.

Denny Hamlin reveals Kyle Busch's reaction to John Hunter Nemechek crash

Joe Gibbs Racing has disastrous day at Texas Motor Speedway

Alex Bowman making a case for his long-term future at Hendrick Motorsports

It's time to take RFK Racing seriously in NASCAR's title hunt

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 14

Ryan Preece paces final practice for Daytona 500

Preece was the fastest man in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Saturday afternoon, but he didn't have much competition among the NASCAR Cup Series field.

NASCAR makes change to Daytona 500 start time ahead of inclement weather

Jimmie Johnson reveals when he'll make his last NASCAR Cup start

Tony Stewart's return to NASCAR comes to an early end

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 4

Ryan Preece's journey to NASCAR's top level yielded a win

Ryan Preece's long journey to NASCAR's top level finally yielded a win

Things won't magically get any easier for Ryan Preece after Wednesday evening, but he and the No. 60 team know they are capable of winning.

Ryan Preece wins wild, weather-plagued Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray was a 'marathon race' that was 'never gonna end'

NASCAR Cook Out Clash takeaways: Ryan Preece joins exclusive list with exhibition win

NASCAR Truck Series races could be in Cleetus McFarland's future

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 4

Ryan Preece wins wild, weather-plagued Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

Never before in the thousands of races at Bowman Gray Stadium has one ever seen all of the different variables that Wednesday's NASCAR Cook Out Clash saw.

Preece's long journey to NASCAR's top level finally yielded a win

NASCAR Cook Out Clash takeaways: Preece joins exclusive list with exhibition win

NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray was a 'marathon race' that was 'never gonna end'

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Denny Hamlin trying to maintain positive attitude despite tumultuous, tragic offseason

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 4

Cook Out Clash takeaways: Ryan Preece joins exclusive list with win

NASCAR Cook Out Clash takeaways: Ryan Preece joins exclusive list with exhibition win

In a race postponed three days due to wintry weather, Ryan Preece drove away to the win by 1.7 seconds over William Byron, joining Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon (1994) and Denny Hamlin (2006) as the only drivers to win The Clash before picking up their first points-paying Cup Series win.

Preece's long journey to NASCAR's top level finally yielded a win

Sleet comes down during NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

Clash at Bowman Gray was a 'marathon race' that was 'never gonna end'

NASCAR Truck Series races could be in Cleetus McFarland's future

Denny Hamlin trying to be positive attitude despite tumultuous, tragic offseason

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 2