SPEED with Harvick and Buxton

Ryan Preece on His Clutch Daytona Win

SPEED with Harvick and Buxton

Show Notes

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece joins Kevin Harvick on SPEED to break down his epic, high-stakes victory at Daytona International Speedway and what it takes to survive as a true blue-collar racer.

Fresh off taking the checkered flag in a dramatic overtime finish to lock himself into the Cup Series Playoffs, Preece opens up about the relentless pressure of a must-win scenario, navigating split-second draft decisions at 200 MPH, and proving the critics wrong.

Plus, Harvick and Preece dive deep into the mindset of a pure racer—from grinding through Modified short tracks to conquering NASCAR's highest level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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