After surviving a horrifying crash at the ‘Coke Zero Sugar 400’ race at Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR racer Ryan Preece took to social media platform X, the rebranded version of Twitter, with an unwavering message for his followers. He proclaimed, “If you want to be a race car driver, you better be tough.” Displaying his unwavering spirit, he further assured everyone, saying, “I’m coming back.”
The Crash: A Detailed Look
Saturday’s race saw Preece’s vehicle enduring a tumultuous journey. A dramatic collision with Chris Briscoe’s car on the backstretch caused Preece’s car to flip ten times. Just five laps away from the finish line, the 32-year-old lost command of his Ford, leading to the dreadful accident. The aftermath, captured vividly by the Daily Mail, showed his vehicle ending its course upside down.
However, with sheer resilience, Preece managed to extricate himself from the mangled vehicle. He was promptly given medical attention and later moved to a hospital for further evaluation. Despite the gravity of the situation, NASCAR officials did not halt the race; instead, it proceeded into overtime.
Other Mishaps of the Night
While PrPreece’sccident stole the headlines, the race witnessed another perilous crash. This involved Team PePenske’syan Blaney, who met with a mishap after Ty GiGibbs’sollision with HaHattori’shristopher Bell. The impact was such that it sent Blaney crashing head-on into the wall, drawing several cars into the chaos. Swift intervention by the cleanup crew followed, with Blaney being escorted to the medical centre. Later updates confirmed his well-being.
The night concluded with Chris Buescher of RFK Racing clinching the top spot in the Coke Zero Sugar 400, marking his fifth NASCAR Cup Series win.