“You know, as far as having a job, doing this, this isn’t real. This is a dream I get to live,” Ryan Preece said earlier this year as he began his new chapter with RFK Racing. For the 35-year-old, those words carried more than just gratitude. They reflected the long, exhausting road he’s traveled to stay in NASCAR’s top ranks.

Since debuting in 2015, Preece’s career has been anything but linear. He’s bounced between teams, faced uncertain futures, and even had to step away to prove he still belonged. But 2025 feels different. After years of grinding for respect and results, Preece finally seems to have found what’s eluded him all along. And it’s not just speed on the racetrack.

Teamwork makes the dream work for Ryan Preece

Ryan Preece’s 2025 season with RFK Racing marked a breakthrough

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