Sep 1, 2026 · 2h 0m
Ryan Preece turns Daytona breakthrough into playoff opportunity
Dale's Back Behind The Wheel For The CARS Tour & So Are Two BIG Names
The episode connects a volatile Daytona race, Preece’s first Cup victory, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s return to late-model competition.
- 1Ryan Preece explains how fuel saving, pushing, and staying on offense produced his first Cup Series victory.
- 2Dale Earnhardt Jr. announces his Florence CARS Tour return alongside entries from Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch.
- 3The hosts debate Junior Motorsports’ late-race execution before making Darlington picks and assessing playoff pressure.
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Ryan Preece recounts spinning through the grass, fearing a return into traffic, and resetting quickly enough to keep attacking and win at Daytona.
The brief
Ryan Preece joins Dale Earnhardt Jr. and TJ Majors to unpack his Daytona breakthrough, from fuel saving and lane choice to the pressure of staying on offense.
Preece describes spinning through the grass without losing composure, then credits RFK Racing’s support from Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher, and crew chief Derek Finley.
Dale announces his return to late-model racing at Florence, where his CARS Tour entry will share the spotlight with Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch.
The panel argues over whether Daytona’s new package genuinely rewards handling and passing, or simply changes how drivers manage dirty air and the draft.
After dissecting Junior Motorsports’ late-race disappointment, the hosts build a Darlington betting board and weigh which contenders can survive playoff volatility.