Ryan Preece is back at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the track where he first cut his teeth in late‑model competition, and he sees it as the perfect launchpad for a playoff push.
Home‑Track Edge
The veteran driver, now piloting the No. 60 RFK Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse, sits 17th in the Cup standings, just 50 points behind the cutoff with two races left.
Having raced on the 1.058‑mile oval since he was 16, Preece knows every groove and can anticipate traffic patterns that trip up newcomers.
His aggressive mindset drives him to chase stage points and race wins, a strategy that has already yielded strong runs at Richmond, even if strategy and caution timing limited his final result.
The expanded practice session, now offering 50 minutes on track and two fresh sets of tires, gives his crew the extra mileage they need to fine‑tune setups and gain a competitive edge.
Competing against Shane van Gisbergen, who currently holds the final playoff spot, adds another layer of drama; Preece acknowledges that a bit of luck will be required, but he insists that controlling his own performance is the only variable he can influence.
Beyond the Cup Series, Preece will also take part in Modified events with his family‑run Ryan Preece Motorsports program, continuing a racing tradition that spans generations.
If he can translate his home‑track familiarity into a solid finish at New Hampshire, the result could reshape the playoff picture and determine whether the battle advances to Daytona.