Tony Stewart Forces His Driver Into Side Quests As He Learns the Struggles of His Crew

Recently, Daytona International Speedway witnessed a spine-chilling spectacle that left the NASCAR world on edge. In a heart-pounding collision at Lap 155 of the Coke Zero Sugar 400, the ace of Tony Stewart and Tyler Reddick danced with danger, sending Ryan Preece’s No. 41 Ford tumbling into the unforgiving grass. Flames licked the air as Preece emerged from the fiery wreckage, miraculously unscathed. And now it seems Tony Stewart is determined to teach Preece some valuable lessons. 

Ryan’s mentor and team owner, Tony Stewart, has devised a plan to teach his driver the challenges of the pit crew firsthand. In this thrilling adventure, Preece takes on the role of a pit crew member, starting with one of the most critical tasks: fueling the race car.

Unconventional Training Plan for Ryan Preece

Tony Stewart had tasked Preece with becoming a pit crew member. But this is no ordinary pit stop – a mission to master refueling a NASCAR Cup Series car. It’s a challenge that could make or break a race, and Preece is determined to conquer it.

Stewart shared the Instagram Reel of this fun exchange with the caption:

“Preece learns to pit!” and “How to be a gas man.” 

Now, you might expect that a brush with the Grim Reaper would send any sane person straight to bed for some well-deserved rest. But not Preece. He seemed completely fine. He had no intention of sitting out a week, and here’s the kicker: he even raced the Darlington race the next weekend. 

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But what did Preece have to say about his fast-paced return to the track? 

The Ace of Tony Stewart shows Vision and Determination

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Preece’s car’s violent flips, and turns were not without consequences. A flip of such magnitude can cause blood vessels to burst in one’s eyes, a terrifying prospect for any driver. However, the Stewart-Haas driver defied the odds again, claiming he had no vision issues. His determination to steer clear of adversity on and off the track is as clear as his vision.

“I’m just going to put an end to it right now. … What I want you all to know is racing in general … it’s dangerous, so there’s consequences to everything,” Tony Stewart’s driver stated. 

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As Preece prepared to race at Darlington Raceway, his story became a thrilling chapter in the epic saga of NASCAR. In this tale, heroes are forged not in victory but in the face of fiery challenges that test their mettle.