Ryan Preece recalls harrowing Daytona crash experiences from 2023
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:14 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Ryan Preece shared memories of two dangerous wrecks at Daytona Motor Speedway. The first occurred during the 2023 regular season finale when an incident involving Erik Jones caused Preece's car to flip multiple times. The accidents highlight the inherent dangers of NASCAR racing. Preece reflects on these incidents several years later, having survived the terrifying experiences.
- •Preece faced two serious crashes at Daytona since 2023.
- •The first crash was caused by Erik Jones in the 2023 season finale.
- •Preece's car flipped nearly a dozen times during the wreck.
- •He reflects on these accidents years later.
- •The incidents emphasize NASCAR's ongoing safety discussions.
- 3:14 PMMotorsport.com — Ryan Preece's memories of terrifying Daytona crashes are straight out of a movie
"Ryan Preece has been on the receiving end of two incredibly scary wrecks at Daytona Motor Speedway since 2023. In the final race of the 2023 regular season, Preece got turned by Erik Jones, forcing him across the track and eventually sending him airborne. His car flipped nearly a dozen times before coming to a stop. It was a terrifying crash to witness, but a couple years removed from the ...Keep reading
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