Ryan Preece finishes eighth after stage one at Daytona
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:24 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Ryan Preece, driving the No. 60 car, experienced a drastic turn of events at the Daytona race on August 30, 2026. After leading the race with a chance to secure ten stage points, Preece slid across the grass, finishing eighth in the first stage. This change resulted in a significant points swing, increasing his deficit from 31 to 38 points. The race continues with multiple stages remaining.
- •Ryan Preece slides across the grass during stage one.
- •Shane Van Gisbergen wins the first stage.
- •Preece finishes eighth, adjusting his points deficit.
- •Race is ongoing with more stages yet to come.
- 5:24 AMMotorsport.com — 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 reading
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