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Car Number#60
TeamRFK Racing
ManufacturerFord
NationalityAmerican
BornAugust 6, 1990 - Berlin, Connecticut
Age35

2026 Season Stats

Points Pos.
22nd
Points
120
Wins
0
Top 10s
2

Career Stats

0
Cup Wins
2
Xfinity Wins
3x
Modified Champ

Biography

Ryan Preece is a throwback racer from the Northeast who built his reputation on the NASCAR Modified Tour before working his way to the Cup Series. From Berlin, Connecticut, Preece is a three-time Modified champion whose blue-collar approach to racing resonates with fans who remember the days when New England short tracks were a major pipeline to NASCAR's top level.

Preece's path to the Cup Series was unconventional. After dominating the Modified scene, he earned Xfinity rides and eventually a Cup opportunity with JTG Daugherty Racing. When that team scaled back, he served as a reserve driver and crew member for Stewart-Haas Racing before earning a full-time Cup seat with RFK Racing. That resilience and willingness to do whatever it took to stay in the sport speaks to his character.

Known for his short track expertise and hard-nosed racing style, Preece brings a toughness to the RFK lineup. While wins have been elusive at the Cup level, his consistency has improved with better equipment, and he remains a valuable contributor to the three-car RFK operation. He continues to race Modifieds in the offseason, staying connected to his New England racing roots.

Interesting Facts

  • Three-time NASCAR Modified Tour champion
  • From Berlin, Connecticut - one of the few Cup regulars from New England
  • Served as a reserve driver and pit crew member at Stewart-Haas Racing
  • Still races Modifieds in the offseason at Northeast short tracks
  • Survived a terrifying barrel roll at Daytona in 2023

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