“I f—— hate losing,” Ryan Preece declared after a frustrating 13th-place finish at Watkins Glen. His raw emotion reflected the pressure mounting as the NASCAR Cup Series regular season nears its end. With only two races left to secure a playoff spot, Preece’s performance at Richmond Raceway was nothing short of a statement.

On Friday night, Ryan delivered when it mattered most, clinching the Busch Light Pole Award for Saturday’s Cook Out 400. This marked his second career pole and first in two years. This achievement not only boosted his playoff aspirations but also revived RFK Racing’s momentum as they entered the final stretch.

Ryan Preece shows gratitude to crew chief amid pole position at Richmond

With the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs looming, Ryan Preece knew the importance of a str

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