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Heart-Stopping Showdown: Preece Inches from Victory in Electrifying Talladega Finish

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
April 28, 2025
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Heart-Stopping Showdown: Preece Inches from Victory in Electrifying Talladega Finish

Apr 26, 2025; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22), NASCAR Cup Series driver Noah Gragson (4), and NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (60) battle for position at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Jason Allen-Imagn Images

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Ryan Preece’s Heartbreaking Defeat by a Hair’s Breadth at Talladega

In a heart-stopping finish at Talladega Superspeedway, Ryan Preece came within a whisker of clinching his maiden NASCAR Cup Series victory, only to be denied by Austin Cindric in a nail-biting photo finish. The margin of victory was a mere 0.022 seconds, leaving Preece and his fans reeling in disbelief.

Despite the agonizingly close defeat, Preece achieved a career-best finish in the Cup Series, marking the second top-five finish for him and his RFK Racing team in the last six races. Expressing a mix of emotions, Preece stated, “I’m happy. But as a racer, you want to win, right?”

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The race saw Preece and Cindric dictating the pace in a tense two-by-two formation after the final pit cycle, with both drivers showcasing exceptional skill and strategy. As the laps dwindled down, the tension mounted as each driver fought for an edge, resulting in a neck-and-neck battle to the finish line.

Reflecting on the race, Preece revealed his thoughts during the final moments, “I felt like coming through the tri-oval, I’m like, ‘All right, we’re all sticking together,’ and nobody was really leaving me.” Despite his valiant efforts, Preece found himself on the outside lane, allowing Cindric to gain momentum on the inside and secure the victory.

Preece, who led six laps during the race, expressed gratitude to his team and sponsors for their unwavering support. With a mix of determination and disappointment, Preece acknowledged the efforts of everyone involved in his journey to the top, emphasizing the pivotal role of his sponsors in shaping his career.

Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway marked a significant milestone for Preece, who has faced challenges on superspeedways in the past. With a renewed sense of optimism and a string of impressive finishes in recent races, Preece is poised for a strong performance in the upcoming events.

As Preece looks ahead to the rest of the season, the fire to secure his first Cup Series victory burns brighter than ever. Despite the heartbreak at Talladega, Preece’s unwavering determination and passion for racing set the stage for an exhilarating season filled with anticipation and excitement.

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