Racing for Fun: Preece Tests Cars Beyond the Cup

Ryan Preece has just won a local race and he’s not slowing down.
Instead of zeroing in on the Daytona 500, he plans to drive two different types of cars at once—Super Late Models and Modifieds.
The reason? He loves tinkering with the cars more than simply racing them.

Dual‑Car Strategy

During a recent event at New Smyrna Speedway, Preece explained his plan:

• Super Late Models – He likes the “science experiment” feel of these cars, especially because they come with fenders.
• Modifieds – With no strict rules on how high they sit, he can experiment with bump stops and other parts to discover what works best.

A Young Driver’s Passion

At 35, Preece still feels like a kid on the track.
He remembers watching big races and dreaming of driving those cars.

Last year, he built a car for the Derby but couldn’t race because of a lack of tires.
Now, with Speedweeks on the horizon, he wants to deepen his understanding of how these cars behave.

Growth Through Small Events

Preece views smaller races as a training ground:

“If it doesn’t go well one night, you can try again the next day.
You don’t have to wait a whole week.”

This approach lets him improve quickly and learn what makes the cars faster.

From Cup Races to the Chase

• He’s raced in NASCAR for years but won his first Cup race only at Bowman Gray Stadium—a crowded track with tricky weather that made the win feel more personal than televised.
• Now, with that milestone behind him, Preece is eager to maintain momentum and aim for a spot in the 2026 NASCAR Chase.

Will Ryan Preece keep his winning streak alive?
Fans are watching closely as he combines racing with hands‑on engineering.