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Ryan Preece: Charting a Course Through Motorsport Excellence

An in-depth exploration of Ryan Preece's dynamic career in professional stock car racing, from his early days to his NASCAR Cup Series achievements.

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Driver Profile

Personal Details

Full Name: Ryan Jeffrey Preece

Born: October 25, 1990 (Age 34)

Birthplace: Berlin, Connecticut, U.S.

Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

Weight: 154 lb (70 kg)

Key Achievements

Preece has established himself as a formidable competitor across various racing disciplines. His accolades include:

  • 2013 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion
  • Multiple-time World Series of Asphalt Tour-Type Modified Champion
  • Numerous wins in prestigious modified events
  • A significant presence in NASCAR's top series

Career Overview

Preece is an American professional stock car racing driver, currently competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. He is known for his versatility and success in modified racing before transitioning to national NASCAR series.

His career spans multiple NASCAR divisions, including the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series, alongside a robust history in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

Foundational Years

Early Racing

Preece commenced his racing career in 2007. He quickly made an impact, securing a third-place finish in his sole Northeastern Midget Association race in 2008 at Monadnock Speedway. His early development included competing in the SK Modified Series at Stafford Motor Speedway, where he clinched the championship in 2011.

Modified Dominance

His prowess in modified racing is undeniable. Preece achieved his first Whelen Modified Tour victory at Martinsville Speedway in 2008. After being a runner-up in 2009 and 2012, he secured the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship in 2013, marked by four wins in fourteen races. He continued his success in this series with multiple victories in subsequent seasons.

NASCAR Cup Series Journey

Debut and Early Efforts

Preece made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2015 with Premium Motorsports, participating in select races. He later joined JTG Daugherty Racing full-time in 2019, competing for Rookie of the Year honors. His tenure there saw him move between the No. 47 and No. 37 Chevrolets, facing challenges with team performance and funding.

Stewart-Haas and RFK Racing

In 2023, Preece transitioned to Stewart-Haas Racing, driving the No. 41 Ford. This period included a notable, high-speed rollover incident at Daytona in August 2023, which highlighted safety concerns and was subject to NASCAR's investigation. For the 2025 season, he moved to RFK Racing, piloting the No. 60 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, aiming to leverage the team's competitive strength.

Cup Series Statistics

A comprehensive look at his performance in the NASCAR Cup Series across various seasons and teams.

NASCAR Cup Series results
Year Team No. Make 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536NCSC Pts Ref
2015 Premium Motorsports 98 Chevy DAYATLLVSPHOCALMARTEXBRIRCHTALKANDOVPOCMCHSONDAYKENNHAPOCGLNMCHBRIDARRCHCHILVSRCHCHIKANMARTEXPHOHOM NHA
32
TEX
36
44th 35 [44]
2019 JTG Daugherty Racing 47 Chevy DAY
8
ATL
35
LVS
25
PHO
34
CAL
23
MAR
16
TEX
22
BRI
25
RCH
20
TAL
3
DOV
28
KAN
25
CLT
31
POC
23
MCH
25
SON
29
CHI
28
DAY
32
KEN
21
NHA
21
POC
37
GLN
36
MCH
7
BRI
18
DAR
22
IND
16
LVS
27
RCH
32
ROV
21
DOV
19
TAL
18
KAN
12
MAR
19
TEX
23
PHO
26
HOM
25
26th 495 [45]
2020 37 DAY
29
LVS
37
CAL
30
PHO
18
DAR
20
DAR
39
CLT
22
CLT
24
BRI
12
ATL
26
MAR
26
HOM
24
TAL
15
POC
20
POC
25
IND
40
KEN
38
TEX
40
KAN
34
NHA
16
MCH
25
MCH
16
DRC
23
DOV
25
DOV
26
DAY
37
DAR
17
RCH
20
BRI
9
LVS
19
TAL
10
ROV
14
KAN
29
TEX
18
MAR
19
PHO
34
29th 477 [46]
2021 37 DAY
6
DRC
9
HOM
21
LVS
15
PHO
26
ATL
25
BRD
18
MAR
36
RCH
29
TAL
14
KAN
32
DAR
25
DOV
18
COA
15
CLT
26
SON
21
NSH
32
POC
23
POC
8
ROA
40
ATL
25
NHA
22
GLN
28
IRC
35
MCH
21
DAY
4
DAR
12
RCH
25
BRI
17
LVS
28
TAL
32
ROV
19
TEX
36
KAN
21
MAR
36
PHO
20
27th 557 [47]
2022 Rick Ware Racing 15 Ford DAYCALLVSPHOATLCOARCHMARBRDTALDOV
25
DARKANCLTGTWSONNSHROAATLNHAPOCIRCMCHRCHGLNDAYDARKANBRITEXTALROVLVSHOMMARPHO 55th 01 [48]
2023 Stewart–Haas Racing 41 Ford DAY
36
CAL
33
LVS
23
PHO
12
ATL
28
COA
32
RCH
18
BRD
24
MAR
15*
TAL
34
DOV
17
KAN
27
DAR
15
CLT
13
GTW
17
SON
13
NSH
16
CSC
15
ATL
24
NHA
28
POC
31
RCH
5
MCH
22
IRC
31
GLN
17
DAY
31
DAR
28
KAN
18
BRI
12
TEX
23
TAL
8
ROV
11
LVS
26
HOM
13
MAR
20
PHO
14
23rd 637 [49]
2024 60 Ford DAY
23
ATL
16
LVS
23
PHO
23
BRI
14
COA
23
RCH
28
MAR
9
TEX
12
TAL
14
DOV
37
KAN
28
DAR
17
CLT
26
GTW
29
SON
18
IOW
27
NHA
11
NSH
4
CSC
34
POC
30
IND
26
RCH
25
MCH
11
DAY
39
DAR
12
ATL
18
GLN
9
BRI
7
KAN
16
TAL
35
ROV
25
LVS
22
HOM
10
MAR
14
PHO
37
26th 584 [50]
2025 RFK Racing 60 Ford DAY
32
ATL
18
COA
33
PHO
15
LVS
3
HOM
9
MAR
7
DAR
26
BRI
20
TAL
38
TEX
29
KAN
7
CLT
9
NSH
28
MCH
9
MXC
15
POC
8
ATL
15
CSC
7
SON
12
DOV
19
IND
4
IOW
5
GLN
13
RCH
35
DAYDARATLBRINHAKANROVLVSTALMARPHO - * - * [51]

* Season still in progress
1 Ineligible for series points

NASCAR Xfinity Series Progression

Ascending the Ranks

Preece made his Xfinity Series debut in 2013. He competed part-time with Tommy Baldwin Racing in 2013-2014, achieving a best finish of fourteenth. In 2016, he drove full-time for JD Motorsports, demonstrating potential with several strong runs.

Joe Gibbs Racing Success

A significant turning point came in 2017 when Preece joined Joe Gibbs Racing, securing his first career Xfinity win at Iowa Speedway. He continued to perform well for JGR in 2018, capturing another victory at Bristol and consistently finishing in the top tier, which led to further opportunities.

Xfinity Series Statistics

Reviewing his performance across different teams and seasons in the Xfinity Series.

NASCAR Xfinity Series results
Year Team No. Make 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233NXSC Pts Ref
2013 Tommy Baldwin Racing 8 Chevy DAYPHOLVSBRICALTEXRCHTALDARCLTDOVIOWMCHROAKENDAYNHA
24
CHIINDIOWGLNMOHBRIATLRCHCHIKENDOVKANCLTTEXPHOHOM 72nd 20 [52]
2014 36 DAYPHOLVSBRICALTEXDARRCHTALIOWCLTDOVIOWMCHROAKENDAYNHA
14
CHIINDIOWGLNMOHBRIROADARRCHCHIKENDOVKANCLTTEXPHOHOM 53rd 46 [53]
2016 JD Motorsports 01 Chevy DAYATLLVSPHOCALTEXBRIRCHTALDOVCLTPOCMCHIOWDAYKENNHAINDIOWGLNMOHBRIROADARRCHCHIKENDOVCLTKANTEXPHOHOM 17th 597 [54]
2017 Joe Gibbs Racing 20 Toyota DAYATLLVSPHOCALTEXBRIRCHTALCLTDOVPOCMCHIOWDAYKENNHA
2
INDIOW
1*
GLNMOHBRIROADARRCHCHIKENDOVCLTKANTEXPHOHOM
5
29th 202 [55]
2018 18 DAYATLLVSPHOCAL
9
TEX
5
BRI
1*
RCHTALDOVCLTPOCMCHIOWCHIDAYKENNHA
3
IOWGLN
4
MOHBRIROADARINDLVS
6
RCHROV
4
DOVKANTEXPHO
5
HOM
6
21st 483 [56]
2019 JR Motorsports 8 Chevy DAYATL
7
LVSPHOCAL
8
TEXBRIRCHTALDOVCLTPOC
4
MCHIOWCHIDAYKENNHAIOWGLN
10
MOHBRIROADARINDLVSRCHROVDOVKANTEXPHOHOM 86th 01 [57]
2022 B. J. McLeod Motorsports 5 Ford DAYCALLVSPHOATLCOARCH
16
MARTALDOVDARTEXCLT
5
PIRNSH
6
ROAATLNHAPOCIRCMCHGLNDAYDARKANBRITALROVLVSHOMMARPHO 82nd 01 [58]

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

Immediate Impact

Preece made his debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2021 with David Gilliland Racing. In a remarkable start, he secured a victory in his first career start at Nashville Superspeedway, passing Grant Enfinger with six laps remaining. This win marked him as the fifth driver in series history to win in his debut.

Truck Series Statistics

Reviewing his performance and wins in the Truck Series.

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series results
Year Team No. Make 1234567891011121314151617181920212223NCWTC Pts Ref
2021 David Gilliland Racing 17 Ford DAYDRCLVSATLBRDRCHKANDARCOACLTTEXNSH
1
POC
9
KNXGLNGTWDARBRILVSPHO 94th 01 [59]
2022 DAYLVS
4
ATL
7
COAMARBRDDAR
7
KANTEX
3
CLT
11
GTWSONKNXNSH
1*
MOHPOC
2
IRPRCHKAN
3
TAL
4
HOM
4
18th 410 [60]

Whelen Modified Tour Mastery

Championship Pedigree

Preece's career was significantly shaped by his success in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. He was crowned the series champion in 2013, a testament to his consistent performance and skill. His championship season was highlighted by four victories in fourteen races, demonstrating his dominance.

Modified Tour Statistics

A detailed look at his extensive record in the Whelen Modified Tour, including championships and numerous wins.

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour results
Year Car owner No. Make 1234567891011121314151617NWMTC Pts Ref
2007 Jeff Preece 40 Chevy TMP
DNQ
STA
DNQ
WTO
27
STA
11
TMP
31
NHA
18
TSA
14
RIV
10
STA
30
TMP
10
MAN
17
MAR
18
NHA
14
TMP
29
STA
31
TMP
7
19th 1573 [65]
2008 Jan Boehler 3 TMP
19
STA
29
STA
7
TMP
10
NHA
8
SPE
25
RIV
5
STA
18*
TMP
24
MAN
3
TMP
27
NHA
3
MAR
1*
CHE
18
STA
28
TMP
14
10th 1948 [66]
2009 TMP
4
STA
3
STA
1
WAT
1
RIV
1*
STA
1
BRI
3
TMP
10
NHA
3
MAR
3
STA
3
TMP
2
2nd 2004 [67]
2010 TMP
2
STA
23
STA
4
MAR
16*
NHA
3
LIM
4
MON
23
RIV
2
STA
16
TMP
22
BRI
8
NHA
20
STA
6
TMP
2
6th 1933 [68]
2011 John Lukosavage 11 Ford TMP
4
STA
17
STA
24
MONTMPNHA
26
NHA
7
BRIDELTMP
3*
LIMNHA
14
STA
2*
22nd 1310 [69]
2013 Eric Sanderson 16 Ford TMP
3
STA
4
STA
1
WAT
1
RIV
1*
STA
3
MON
5
STA
16
TMP
13
BRI
4
RIV
1
NHA
12
STA
17
TMP
3
1st 549 [71]
2014 TMP
9
STA
24
STA
9
WAT
6
RIV
4
NHA
5
MON
2*
STA
9
TMP
4
BRI
11
NHA
12
STA
1*
TMP
1*
2nd 489 [72]
2015 TMP
5
STA
3*
WAT
1*
STA
1*
TMP
7
RIV
8
NHA
6*
MON
10
STA
1*
TMP
6
BRI
1
RIV
8
NHA
19
STA
2*
TMP
7
2nd 602 [73]
2016 TMP
2*
STA
30
WATSTATMP
6
RIV
23
NHA
6
MONSTATMP
5
BRI
6
RIVOSWSEENHASTATMP
2
24th 277 [74]
2017 Ed Partridge 6 Chevy MYR
4
TMP
28
STA
1
LGYTMP
1*
RIV
4
NHA
2*
STATMPBRIOSWRIVNHASTATMP
2
6th 562 [75]
2018 MYRCON
12*
SBOCRWCRWBGSBRIECASBOCRWCLT
2
13th 381 [76]
2019 Jeff Preece 40 N/A NSMRCHMONRIVLEESEERIVWALNHA
26
LMPTHOLGYOSWRIVNHASTATHOMAR
1*
54th 48 [81]
2024 NSM
13
RCHTHOMONRIVSEECRWWMMLMPMONMONTHORCH
8
OSWRIVNHA
26
MONTHONWSMAR 52nd 49 [82]
2025 NSMTHONWSSEERIVWMMLMPMONMONTHORCH
8
OSWRIVNHATHOMAR - * - * [83]

ARCA Series Participation

ARCA Menards Series West

Preece has made select appearances in the ARCA Menards Series West. Notably, in 2019, he competed for Jefferson Pitts Racing, achieving a strong result of 20th place at Sonoma Raceway. In 2023, he returned to the series with Stewart-Haas Racing, securing his first win in the series at Sonoma.

ARCA Series Statistics

A summary of his statistical performance in the ARCA Menards Series West.

ARCA Menards Series West results
Year Team No. Make 1234567891011121314AMSWC Pts Ref
2008 Maxie Bush 28 Ford AASPHOCTSIOW
DNQ
CNSSONIRWDCSEVGMMPIRWAMPAAS N/A 0 [90]
2019 Jefferson Pitts Racing 47 Chevy LVSIRWTUSTUSCNSSON
20*
DCSIOWEVGGTWMERAASKCRPHO 59th 26 [91]
2023 Stewart–Haas Racing 9 Ford PHOIRWKCRPIRSON
1*
IRWSHAEVGAASLVSMADPHO 36th 49 [92]

Superstar Racing Experience

SRX Competitor

Preece has also participated in the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX), a series that brings together diverse racing talents. In the 2023 season, he competed in select events, demonstrating his adaptability across different car types and track formats.

SRX Statistics

A summary of his performance in the SRX series.

Superstar Racing Experience results
Year No. 123456SRXC Pts
2023 41 STASTA II
13*
MMSBERELDIRP 27th 01

SMART Modified Tour Engagements

SMART Modified Tour

Preece has also participated in the SMART Modified Tour, a series focused on the popular modified racing discipline. His involvement includes races in 2021, 2022, and 2024, showcasing his continued commitment to this form of racing.

SMART Modified Tour Statistics

A summary of his statistical performance in the SMART Modified Tour.

SMART Modified Tour results
Year Car owner No. Make 1234567891011121314SMTC Pts Ref
2021 N/A 6 N/A CRWFLOSBO
1*
FCS
12
CRWDILCARCRWDOMPULHCYACE 21st 58 [93]
2022 Ryan Preece 40 FLOSNMCRWSBOFCSCRWNWS
4
NWS
4
CARDOMHCYTRIPUL N/A 0 [94]
2024 Curb Racing 77 N/A FLOCRWSBOTRIROUHCYFCS
17
CRWNRACARDOMSBONWS 50th 27 [95]

Personal Life

Family and Background

Born in Berlin, Connecticut, Ryan Preece is the youngest of three sons. He graduated from Xavier High School in 2009. Preece married his longtime girlfriend, Heather DesRochers, in 2017. Heather is also involved in motorsports, having participated in NASCAR's Drive for Diversity combine. The couple welcomed their first child, Rebecca Marie, in August 2023.

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