{
  "id": 17645713,
  "title": "Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece Have the FUNNIEST NASCAR Bet Ever — The Loser Must Run 500 Laps Around a Roundabout!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/chris-buescher-and-ryan-preece-have-the-funniest-nascar-bet-ever-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T17:37:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chris-buescher-ryan-preece-funniest-173744914.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On February 12, 2025, NASCAR drivers Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece were spotted during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. While teaming up for RFK Racing, the two drivers have concocted a rather unusual and humorous wager. In the event of the final NASCAR Cup Series driver standings, the loser will be required to drive 500 laps around a roundabout, while the winner gets to sit in the center and watch the spectacle unfold. This might not be the most funny aspect of the story, as Buescher suggests he'd much rather be the one sitting comfortably in the chair, filming his teammate go round and round. During a press availability at Martinsville Speedway, Preece made it clear that he'd rather be the spectator in the middle.\n\nWith the final races of the season on the horizon, this friendly competition has escalated to a whole new level. Not only are Buescher and Preece battling on the track, but they're also locked in a contest with a punishment that could involve actual bail money. Buescher, who has already experience donating funds to raise money for a charity event, joked that he'd need to save some contacts to cover the real thing, fearing he'd appear desperate by asking for money multiple times in a short span of time.\n\nThe two RFK Racing teammates remain focused on improving their results, but the side bet has added an interesting twist to fans' anticipation for the final races at Martinsville and Homestead. Whoever ends up in the middle of the roundabout will have to endure a lengthy and tiresome punishment, with all the resulting footage circulating on social media and causing much teasing amongst the team. Neither driver appears eager to take the punishment, which only adds to the humor of the situation. As they race for position on Sunday, they're also keeping an eye on the standings, hoping to avoid the potentially long day of driving circles.",
  "summary": "NASCAR drivers are known for making some wild bets, but Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece might have come up with one of the funniest punishments imaginable. The two RFK Racing teammates have a wager riding on the final NASCAR Cup Series driver standings. Whoever finishes lower in the points will have to drive 500 laps…",
  "key_points": [
    "Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece bet on NASCAR standings",
    "Loser must run 500 laps around a roundabout",
    "Preece prefers being spectator to punishment"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}