Ryan Preece didn't hear no bell; breaks through at Daytona
Ryan Preece didn’t hear no bell. It’s the end of the first stage and the No. 60 went from leading the race with a chance at 10 stage points to sliding across the grass and watching Shane Van Gisbergen win the segment instead. Preece stayed in the gas and finished eighth, but it was still a significant swing in points, Preece going from a 31-point deficit to 38 points with two quarters of ... Keep…
Ryan Preece, a driver from Connecticut with a long history in racing, had an impressive victory at the Daytona 500. Initially leading the race, he lost the lead and ended up in last place during the first stage. However, he persevered and finished eighth, a significant swing in points from his previous 31-point deficit. Despite a 25-point penalty for an intentional crash at Texas Motor Speedway, Preece was determined to win.
His victory catapulted him past Shane Van Gisbergen into the 16th seed, proving that he could compete for a championship regardless of the odds. Preece expressed his gratitude for his team owner, Brad Keselowski, and family, acknowledging the strong racing tradition in his family.
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