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Following the announcement of Ryan Preece to take over Cole Custer’s seat in the NASCAR Cup Series, it seems that Tony Stewart may have won the battle against his team’s co-owner Gene Haas. However, on the other hand, it seems like fans have been left agitated at this news.

Jeff Gluck stated, “Stewart-Haas Racing moves: Ryan Preece to the 41 Cup car, Cole Custer back to the Xfinity Series. #NASCAR”

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There were reports surrounding Preece and if he would make it to the Cup Series, especially since SHR co-owner, Gene Haas had been adamant that Cole Custer should be given one more year to prove himself. However, at the end of the day, it was Tony Stewart who had an argument to have Preece in a Cup car which succeeded. Following this announcement, Custer will be sent back to the Xfinity Series.

NASCAR fans react to the latest SHR move

Fans were not exactly excited at the news of Preece’s arrival. Some even suggested that they should have not let Custer hang to dry back in the Xfinity Series.

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Fans stated,

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It has been noted that SHR has a tendency to bring up drivers from the Xfinity Series while they are still learning the ropes. After they are thrown into the Cup Series where the competition is harsh, it is often that they are not able to compete well enough. This is what happened to Cole Custer.

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Had Tony Stewart listened to his co-owner, by giving Custer another season, there was a possibility that he could have produced far greater results. However, now with Stewart’s impulsive decision, one would have to wait and see if Preece lives up to the hype or not.