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Preece Breaks Through at Daytona

Ryan Preece survived a dramatic first stage at Daytona, going from leading the race to sliding across the grass, yet still managed to take the points lead with race segments remaining.

Ryan Preece didn't hear no bell at Daytona, as he went from leading the first stage with a chance at 10 stage points to sliding across the grass. Shane Van Gisbergen won the segment instead, but Preece stayed in the gas and finished eighth.

The significant swing in points saw Preece go from a 31-point deficit to a 38-point lead with two quarters of the race remaining, setting up an exciting conclusion to the event. umafrika.club