Ryan Preece wins at Daytona during race involving multi-car wreck
Fox News • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:47 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Ryan Preece secured his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Daytona. The race saw substantial damage across the field, with approximately half of the cars involved in wrecks during the event. Beyond the on-track competition, the event drew public attention due to external commentary regarding a production casting decision. Randy Quaid publicly criticized Anne Hathaway concerning her reported role in a Days of Thunder prequel. This crossover between professional racing and Hollywood casting generated significant discourse following the conclusion of the race. The NASCAR Cup Series results from Daytona are now official as the circuit moves forward.
- •Ryan Preece achieved his first career NASCAR Cup Series win at Daytona.
- •Approximately half of the race field sustained damage during multi-car wrecks.
- •Randy Quaid expressed public disapproval of casting choices for a Days of Thunder project.
- •The column appeared in the Monday Morning Pit-Stop feature on August 31.
- 12:47 PMFox News — NASCAR race includes half the field wrecking, furious drivers & Hollywood actor ripping a 'leftist, woke' move - Fox News
"Ryan Preece captured his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Daytona while Randy Quaid blasted Anne Hathaway over the "Days of Thunder" prequel casting.
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