6 playoff drivers were in a stressful battle at Martinsville Speedway. The Xfinity 500 race marked their final chance to punch tickets to the Championship 4 race. Yet some non-playoff drivers were there to make it more difficult for them. Ross Chastain surged late in the race and almost toppled the frontrunners, finishing 4th. Then there was Ryan Preece – but his intentions extended beyond just a good spoiler story.

RFK Racing has not experienced its brightest year. Contrary to a multiple-win season in 2024, the Ford team has not visited Victory Lane so far in 2025. However, Brad Keselowski can count a massive achievement regardless – Ryan Preece’s growth. One reason for that is the driver’s background.

Martinsville stirs up old memories

Long before Ryan Preece ascended to the NASCAR Cu

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