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Ryan Preece’s Daytona Horror: NASCAR Faces Tough Questions After Another Scary Airborne Crash

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 19, 2025
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Ryan Preece’s Daytona Horror: NASCAR Faces Tough Questions After Another Scary Airborne Crash

Ryan Preece goes airborne in the closing laps of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

In the world of NASCAR, Ryan Preece has become synonymous with scary crashes at Daytona International Speedway, and once again, the sport found itself holding its breath as the #60 car took flight during the 2025 Daytona 500. For the second time in his career, Preece found himself airborne in the iconic race, flipping violently just five laps before the finish line, and leaving fans and drivers alike shaken. But what is it about Preece, Daytona, and these terrifying moments?

This isn’t the first time Preece has been involved in such a dramatic incident at Daytona. Back in 2023 during the Coke Zero Sugar 400, Preece barrel-rolled his car multiple times in the infield grass, the flames erupting after his crash prompting NASCAR to repave the grass area to avoid a similar situation. Yet, in an eerie deja vu, the Daytona 500 once again saw Preece caught in the chaos. Five laps to go, a hit from Cole Custer sent Christopher Bell spinning, triggering the chain of events that led to Preece diving headfirst into Bell. The impact sent Preece’s car into a terrifying flip.

In the midst of the chaos, all Preece could think about was his family. “I was thinking about my daughter,” he later admitted. The reality of the danger of racing at Daytona came crashing down, as what could have been a deadly crash ended with Preece thankfully walking away from the wreck unscathed.

The Flipping Nightmare: NASCAR’s Safety Concerns Intensified

The way Preece’s car flipped raised immediate concerns from the NASCAR community. The front of the car was lifted almost like a motorcycle performing a wheelie, yet when it landed, it didn’t come back down on its wheels. Instead, it flipped again and collided with the outside wall before coming to a halt in the infield. For those watching, it was a horrifying sight—one that underscored the unpredictable dangers of Daytona.

As with any major incident, NASCAR’s attention quickly turned to safety. After the crash, there was an immediate call for an analysis of how the car behaved during the wreck and what could be done to improve safety measures going forward. Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick were vocal in expressing their concerns about the state of NASCAR safety, calling attention to the need for further innovations to prevent these terrifying accidents from continuing to unfold.

NASCAR’s Response: Analyzing the Crash and Looking for Improvements

Following the crash, NASCAR’s senior vice president of competition, Elton Sawyer, addressed the incident in a statement on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “We’ll send our folks over there this morning to start looking through that, working closely with Ryan and the team and the folks at RFK to see what we can learn. And then we will, if there are things that come out of that, that we can implement going forward as we’ve done in the past, we will continue to do that.”

Sawyer also noted that, despite the terrifying flip, the car did perform as expected under the circumstances. “The front stayed up for a while, but once the car started to turn, the air started to see the side of it. I’m not an aerodynamicist (and) I don’t claim to be, but I know the guys in the back will dissect that. We’ll go over this morning… our team at the racetrack… and felt like all the safety stuff did what we needed it to do,” he said.

Though NASCAR believes the car’s safety features performed as intended, the accident has sparked renewed debates about safety protocols at tracks like Daytona, where the risk of cars going airborne remains high. The flip triggered concern not just about the immediate aftermath, but also about what future accidents might look like if safety measures aren’t further refined.

The Bigger Picture: Can NASCAR Learn from These Warnings?

This latest incident has reignited the conversation around NASCAR’s safety protocols, specifically at tracks known for their high-speed risks like Daytona. While it’s a relief that Preece walked away from the wreck, the flip highlights the need for NASCAR to continuously adapt and improve its safety measures. The community is asking: How much longer can NASCAR afford to ignore these dangerous occurrences before significant changes are made?

This crash is a stark reminder of the inherent dangers of racing, particularly in the high-speed world of NASCAR. As the sport continues to evolve, so too must its safety protocols. With drivers like Ryan Preece, Denny Hamlin, and Kevin Harvick speaking out, the push for better safety measures is more urgent than ever. NASCAR’s leadership now faces the crucial task of ensuring the safety of drivers while continuing to provide the thrilling spectacle fans have come to expect.

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