Ryan Preece stands down after failed RFK Racing appeal
It is a tough, brutal reality for Ryan Preece. After a hearing on Wednesday, his attempt to overturn a 25-point penalty and a $50,000 fine for his excursion with Ty Gibbs at Texas Motor Speedway has been firmly rejected. The driver is clearly frustrated, yet he is choosing to stay disciplined, stating, “It doesn’t matter what I think.”
There is a genuine sense of support from the team, with co-owner Brad Keselowski acknowledging the difficulty of the situation. Despite the setback, Preece is shifting his focus away from the politics and back to the asphalt of Nashville Superspeedway. He has even made a firm commitment to change his approach regarding radio usage, noting, “Certainly, won’t be hitting that button anymore.”
Mathematically, the stakes are real. Preece now sits on The Chase bubble, holding a 15-point lead over Austin Cindric at the midpoint of the regular season. While the penalty stings, Preece remains characteristically defiant, viewing this pressure as an opportunity to shift his strategy into full-on offense as the team pushes toward the cutoff at Daytona International Speedway.
