Ryan Preece's memories of terrifying Daytona crashes are straight out of a movie
Ryan Preece has been on the receiving end of two incredibly scary wrecks at Daytona Motor Speedway since 2023. In the final race of the 2023 regular season, Preece got turned by Erik Jones, forcing him across the track and eventually sending him airborne. His car flipped nearly a dozen times before coming to a stop. It was a terrifying crash to witness, but a couple years removed from the ...…
Ryan Preece has experienced two harrowing crashes at Daytona Motor Speedway since 2023. In the 2023 season finale, he was hit from behind by Erik Jones, causing him to collide with the grass and flip nearly a dozen times. A year and a half later, Preece crashed again during the first race of the 2025 regular season, though the incident was less severe than his previous one.
Both crashes were terrifying, with Preece describing the sensation of being "along for the ride." He compared the moment to a scene in the movie Talladega Nights, where the character Ricky Bobby exclaims, "Alright, I'm flying through the air. This is not good." Preece admitted that his flips are the reason there is no longer grass on the backstretch of the track, and many fans remain angry with him.
Despite the crashes, Preece maintains a positive attitude and has advocated for improved safety measures to prevent potentially disastrous accidents.
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