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Ryan Preece wins NASCAR Cup race at Daytona International Speedway

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:15 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Ryan Preece wins NASCAR Cup race at Daytona International Speedway

Summary

Ryan Preece secured his first NASCAR Cup victory at Daytona International Speedway on August 31, 2026. The win marks the end of a 248-race winless streak for the driver. This victory qualifies Preece for the Chase for the first time in his career. The race featured a new rules package that allowed for active passing throughout the field, preventing the gridlock often seen at the track. Despite the changes, fuel-saving remained a significant factor for teams throughout the event. Officials and observers noted that the competition format resulted in a more fluid racing experience for the field.

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By the Numbers

•Ryan Preece claimed his first career Cup victory at Daytona.
•The win ends a 248-race winless streak for Preece.
•The result qualifies Preece for the Chase.
•New rules at Daytona allowed for more movement throughout the field.

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What they're saying

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While fuel-saving remained ever-present, the new rules package seemed to improve the racing product at Daytona International Speedway, as drivers were able to make moves all throughout the field and it never felt truly gridlocked. At the end of the day, it was Ryan Preece ending his 0-248 streak with a huge win at Daytona, one that vaulted him up into the Chase for the first time in his entire ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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