Ryan Preece Talks Playoff Pressure, Daytona Wrecks, RFK Growth and More!

Ryan Preece sat down this week ahead of the Daytona cutoff race with one last shot at making the NASCAR Playoffs. Pressure is high, history at this track hasn’t been kind to him, and yet the RFK driver is rolling into Saturday night with a mix of focus, humor, and confidence. From joking about all three RFK cars finishing side-by-side to embracing his new “fighter pilot” helmet theme, Preece seems ready for a do-or-die battle at one of the sport’s most chaotic stages.

• How are Preece and his RFK teammates preparing when all three need a win at Daytona to get in?
• Why does Preece compare Daytona to “combat” and how does his new helmet fit into that mentality?
• What does he think about NASCAR’s latest safety tweak to keep cars from going airborne in the “big one”?
• How has the RFK environment under Brad Keselowski changed his confidence, growth, and outlook as a driver?

This is more than just a Daytona preview; it’s a look inside a driver’s mindset when the season is on the line. Preece acknowledges the frustration of past wrecks but leans into optimism, citing RFK’s resurgence and his own personal growth in 2025. He praises Brad Keselowski’s leadership, highlights the strong foundation being built at RFK, and makes it clear that while Daytona is the immediate goal, the bigger picture is RFK rising back to powerhouse form. If you want to know what it feels like to face down Daytona with your career momentum on the line, this conversation is worth a listen. Preece is candid, thoughtful, and focused on turning RFK’s speed into results when it matters most.

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