Ryan Preece is embracing his New England roots while seeking the last spot in NASCAR’s Chase
Summary
Ryan Preece, a NASCAR driver from Connecticut, is close to qualifying for the final 16 drivers in the NASCAR Chase championship. He is using his local New England racing experience and support from his family-owned team to try to secure the last spot in the competition.Key Facts
- Ryan Preece races for Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.
- He is currently 50 points behind Shane van Gisbergen for the final Chase playoff spot.
- The Chase is a 10-race playoff that ends the NASCAR season.
- Preece has been competing in local New England minor league races with his family’s team.
- His team includes longtime local crew members with nicknames from his youth.
- Preece has a strong history racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, known as “The Magic Mile.”
- Ford cars, including Preece’s, have been very successful recently at New Hampshire.
- The race track and the local fans are meaningful for Preece as he grew up racing in New England.
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