Ryan Preece Secures First Win at Daytona

Ryan Preece celebrated his first points-paying victory at Daytona after a dramatic race filled with challenges. The driver of the No. 60 car initially led the race but faced a setback at the end of the first stage, finishing eighth and falling behind in points.

Preece needed to win and hoped for a multicar accident involving Shane Van Gisbergen, who had been leading. In a turn of events, Preece clinched the win on the final lap when a crash involving Van Gisbergen froze the field. This victory allowed Preece to advance to the playoffs, moving him past Van Gisbergen into the 16th seed.

Despite facing a 25-point penalty earlier in the season, Preece's determination shone through as he reflected on his journey in racing. His team owner, Brad Keselowski, expressed pride in Preece's hard work and resilience, emphasizing the significance of this win for both Preece and his family.