RFK Racing Makes Big Moves | Late Silly Season Domino Finally Falls!

[@TheCloudCreation]

What a whirlwind of a career for Todd. The poor guy went from being kicked out of his own ride in the middle of the season, to now the leading franchise driver with the main sponsor for the same team.

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

Went down like Supreme Scream, but shot up like the Maliboomer to gain a good spot

[@purwantiallan5089]

I thought it was Todd Gilliland for a moment there.

[@codyparsons6800]

i really wish RFK would’ve picked any of the old cup numbers even the 97 or 26. i don’t like the 60 number

[@Nemofishman]

2018 Xfinity nightmares?

[@possiblymaddie]

The worst kept secret in NASCAR has finally been confirmed. Good for Preece

[@karlcalvert812]

Cbell has something to say about secrets 😂

[@jacksonrobison1901]

@@karlcalvert812definitely agree 😂

[@Grayson950815]

Just to be 25th every week…

[@BeagleBageler]

​@Grayson950815 he was arguably (and i personally think) the best SHR car at the end of this year :3

[@jacksonrobison1901]

@@Grayson950815don’t be negative

[@ARM317]

I appreciate you standing up for Preece! I hope he does well.

[@5124ever]

The best news from RFK. Good for Preece, he's a driver and that's what Nascar needs.

[@SpeedDemon88X]

Exactly...fans should be happy to see a grassroots guy get a DECENT opportunity for once.

[@mesquitegirl2013]

I feel like he kind of got the short end of the stick because one by the time they brought him up SHR was already declining to Tony was the only one that really wanted him there which I think is why some of the things we saw happen happen, so I hope this is a better situation for him

[@craigroberson8757]

I am so happy to see the growth at RFK. Keselowski has brought some stability to the iconic name.

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

Not only that, he made it his more than RF did in the 2000s-10s. He clearly does not want to be outdone by Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Denny Hamlin (all team owners for Chevy and Toyota)

[@miketwotwenty]

@@S.K.R.E.Inc.rfk is back to winning but let’s be honest hendrick Penske and jgr will still be the top teams!

[@ChainedGraboid]

I don't care what anyone says about Preece, Brad Keselowski has a knack for picking drivers. Ryan Blaney Ross Chastain Tyler Reddick Austin Cindric Daniel Hemric Chris Buescher Hell, i think he even recommended Roger Penske pick up Joey Logano for the 22 car back in 2013 if I remember correctly. The man knows talent.

[@fernandoueno8668]

Chase Briscoe too (won BKR's final race at Homestead in 2017)

[@cheddydoit0404]

Daniel hemric is extremely weak, only is there bc he brings funding.

[@thomaspodlesny239]

Cindric and Hemric?

[@ChainedGraboid]

@@fernandoueno8668 Oh that's right!

[@ChainedGraboid]

@@thomaspodlesny239 Yep, check out the history of Brad Keselowski Racing. There's even more names on that list, I just named the most successful that I remembered

[@DennyDeliversYT]

buescher and preece teammates with kroger sponsor and a guy named brad as the owner??… close enough… welcome back 2019 jtg daughtery racing

[@DuddleBug5]

Oh yeah. The Brad thing to. lol

[@MichaelWilliams-vb6wr]

😂😂😂 you ain't right your not wrong neither 😂😂 JTG 2019 throw back

[@cheddydoit0404]

JTG still exists tho?! That’s Ricky’s ride

[@ctron2388]

@@cheddydoit0404 shall I explain the joke?

[@AmericanPoliceCams]

Other drivers has won for jtd so I don't understand the argument. Some driver's are great in the lower series in nascar like the champ Justin and I think preece is that kind of driver. He just doesn't have it in cup

[@Plulipp84]

Preece is such a cool, nice and talented guy. So happy for him! Rooting for him next year!

[@williamsiebert9830]

😂

[@hunterwade9030]

@@williamsiebert9830happy someone else does not understand this Preece love

[@garyc5872]

Happy for Preece, anxious to see him in good equipment. Think he’ll do well

[@JonathanFaulkner]

PREECE is the new Alex Bowman. He's worked hard and that hard work has paid off. He deserves his ride at RFK and I wish him the best.

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

He's not a new Alex Bowman unless he comes with a curse that kills something NASCAR-related every time je wins(for Bowman, it's tracks)

[@kg0173]

@@S.K.R.E.Inc. Logano will take his place in playoffs.

[@richl.4143]

Having watched Ryan in the Modifieds up here in the Northeast for years, there is no doubt in my mind he is a hell of a driver. His Xfinity and Truck record shows this. Good equipment = Good results! Best of luck with RFK Ryan!

[@yanlo3159]

The Keselowski, Buesher, and Preece combo for next year is looking pretty good. Glad to see Preece get a solid chance and hope he runs well in 2025 P.S. Brad is definitely getting his Hawaiian rolls from Kroger from now on

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

If only Kroger was available nationwide...

[@purwantiallan5089]

Allmendinger also man.😅

[@Nemofishman]

They also own these brands: Baker’s City Market Dillons Food 4 Less Foods Co Fred Meyer (this one is the closest to me of them, in Brookings, OR, about 110 miles north, with a gas station to boot) Fry’s Gerbes Jay C Food Store King Soopers Mariano’s Metro Market Pay-Less Super Markets Pick’n Save QFC Ralphs Ruler Smith’s Food and Drug

[@steves9915]

A New England racer & fan for 50+ years and Preece is a real deal and I hope he does well. Love watching him show up to the open modified shows and doing very well.

[@tescoshortage]

Briscoe - JGR 19 Berry - WBR 21 Preece - RFK 60 Gragson - FRM 38(?) 4(?) All SHR Cup drivers have a ride for next year! Good for them.

[@EricEstepp]

I'd argue they wound up in better situations

[@DuddleBug5]

@@EricEstepponly unknown is Herbst. So. Also same

[@jacksonrobison1901]

Good rides indeed

[@cheddydoit0404]

@@DuddleBug5 he has family money and the name. He will be ok.

[@ToddyTurnsLeftRBC]

@@DuddleBug523XI FOR HIM!

[@CodyKing]

I think the reason people are super excited about Preece is he’s pretty quiet and for some reason he didn’t get along with Briscoe, Berry, and Gragson. Once the checkered flew at Phoenix he dipped. Just seems strange, but I agree that he’s the type of racer that we should be rooting for.

[@IndyBallNation]

Preece is a DAWG. Average running position bumped something like 2 to 3 positions after Pocono this season. Knows how to drive a variety of tracks. Genuinely a very very nice guy. The disrespect is CRAZY.

[@kligermanfan48]

Preach Eric, preach! 😂 In all seriousness though, really excited to see what Preece can do next year, Todd as well.

[@PreeceFan60]

Excited to see if Ryan can run well in this equipment he always ran well on short tracks so to see him contend at those tracks would make my season

[@nascarfan05]

I’m glad Preece is finally getting a chance in good Cup equipment.People often seem to overlook the fact that back in 2017 he missed a couple races still almost won the championship in the modified tour that year.

[@christopherpivarnik4959]

I 100% agree with you. He is no spoiled rich kid with money they got him here. Nascar fans especially the older fans should appreciate the way he got here. Working his butt off. I think he'll do decent his first year but hopefully they keep him long enough to show people what he can do. He has proven with good equipment he can win.

[@NoahGragsonFan629]

Then the 23xi teaser and the Hyak Motorsports for the 47. This has been the most nascar news ive seen in a while

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

First Pitbull, then Brad Keslowski, now Denny Hamlin joins in the fun (maybe)

[@bdubsharter]

RFK is officially the most interesting team in NASCAR. I’m excited to see what they can do in 2025

[@stephenholloway6893]

Both drivers won a race this year Darlington for Brad and Chris at Watkins Glen. 1st time in the RFK era that both teams won a race points wise.

[@AudiophileToday]

Huge congratulations to RFK Racing and Ryan Preece. This announcement was the longest running worst kept secret in the garage, but now that it's official I'm super excited for the '25 season to get here. Next up, Jeremy Bullins reuniting with BK.

[@johnthechoochooaddict796]

Not only is Ryan Preece going to the 60, but Todd Gilliland is also going to the 34.

[@ryanfulldark2775]

It was mentioned before the Preece story.

[@samharris3508]

Yes we all know

[@darthhull85]

Wow we also watched the video

[@POP7QWIZ]

Preece in a good car is dangerous at any short track and Nashville. Honestly with win and in, I wouldn't be surprised with all three RFK cars in the playoffs.

[@purwantiallan5089]

I hope so. Preece has a massive chance of winning races on those tracks you mentioned plus Kentucky.

[@Kozma37]

The Kroger livery looks like what they do in F1. Easy and quicker to identify the RFK cars.

[@EricEstepp]

I do like how most of the RFK schemes have the 3 stripes coming from the side-skirt. Small detail, but like the consistent branding

[@spencermccormick299]

I wish NASCAR took more cues from F1 in general. F1 is growing and NASCAR is shrinking and it's not without reason.

[@morganhill7711]

I thought Preece was doing well in Xfinity and was glad when he went to Cup. I always thought he was a very good driver (even if he was not in good equipment), and I think he will show how good he is with RFK.

[@Sk29833]

Currently racing the same cars that preece raced at the same track at stafford motor speedway, preece is a folk hero for all us short trackers trying to make it.

[@t.c.5721]

Smoke wanted Ryan Preece for his dedication and real world experience. I can see Brad K wanting him for the same. I’m a Jack Roush fan from day one, a Ford fan first and a Brad K fan since he started. Brad is good at picking good drivers. RFK Racing is where it’s at for me.

[@Itsgamingtime11-co5kp]

Hopefully Kroger will have better schemes at RFK than JTG. Very excited for preece and hope he does well next season

[@TheBraydenBunch58]

It’s not looking bright, But they’ll maybe look better with different brands on the car

[@EricEstepp]

The JTG schemes were a mixed bag for sure

[@naparacingfan9275]

The Ricky Craven throwback was the best. Lol 😆

[@NASCARFAN93100]

Talk about coming Full Circle Considering that Kroger sponsored both Buescher & Preece when they drove for JTG Daugherty Racing

[@DuddleBug5]

In 2019

[@muggins9389]

I agree with you 100% on Preece, i've watched him do amazing things with a race car. He is definitely a wheel man, and is FINALLY in a decent ride.

[@marcusvillarreal]

Happy late birthday Eric Estepp

[@skinnybattlecow6505]

Brad Keselowski has a habit of picking great up and coming talent. There was one guy, I can't remember his name, but he was given an opportunity at a big time team and was basically fired and Brad convinced his boss at the time to give him a chance and now the guy is a three time cup series champion. Hate him or love him, Brad picked a winner. And I believe he's done it again.

[@MichaelWilliams-vb6wr]

??? Cale Yarbrough

[@cheddydoit0404]

I think you may be confused.

[@davidcenci2240]

​@@cheddydoit0404Referring to Logano..

[@CaBc933]

Joelog

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

Oof. And now he and Tony Stewart are bitter enemies, now that he basically surpassed him in wins when it comes to 3-peats (I think)

[@rich_loves_crayons]

Happy late birthday Eric! Thanks for all the content you do a great job!!

[@scottwhitefishing]

Eric being a Buescher fan, I can remember so many fans saying the same stuff about Chris, and when they got the cars turned around at RFK he showed why Brad had confidence in him. He and Chris work really well together so that is a big plus.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Good info. Great news for RFK.

[@montybarbee8128]

Happy belated birthday Eric. Good to see the #60 back on track

[@donaldteal6315]

Ryan is a good driver with RFK he could win races 🏁 Great team

[@deanbutler9917]

I believe preece is a good driver but you have to have every piece in place and chemistry for the team to be competitive, fingers crossed it works out for him this time

[@iceeblueburst03]

These Kroger schemes look amazing! Especially with the blue and white! Also nice to see Preece and Buescher reunite together since they were teammates in ‘19 for JTG Racing!

[@TKangas]

Ryan has the racing experience, all around racing experience. Three generations, at least, of experience... He's got this!🏁🏁🏁

[@mattsmeltzer3041]

Preece is a dawg! Better equiptment and teammates will show immediately with him.

[@John-kx3ng]

This is a do or die situation for Preece. The best situation he has been in by far.

[@chasemaguire97]

My expectation is for him to finish top 20 in points. Not necessarily make the playoffs, but I think he should be able to finish somewhere in that 17th-20th area in points

[@Loboferoz324]

I just want to see ryan preece have a good year next year. Happy belated birthday

[@adamc827]

I believe Ryan needs a fair shot, and am all for RFK putting him in a good car for a few years to see how he does. The problem is a good driver will over achieve when in below average equipment. Preece has not done that at any of his stops. There’s a lot of drivers that can do what he did when in good equipment.

[@MilesModelWorks]

I like Preece, and it's nice to see him in good equipment. Hopefully 2025 will be a good year for him!

[@Railroadracer49]

Buescher & Preece back with Kroger Is a big full circle moment

[@ronnieturcotte3628]

I love my preece, hope good things come his way next year

[@danlithgow1656]

I trust that Brad Keselowski is a good judge of talent and we have seen the turn around at RFK so I trust his decision in adding Ryan Preece in the #60

[@Handlesarestoopid]

I'm honestly rooting for Preece. I'm a big fan of RFK, they're my favorite Ford team. I've always found Preece a bit of a quiet driver the whole time I've known him. Hopefully he can get his shot with RFK. I'm praying he gets at least top 20 with maybe a win

[@MichaelWilliams-vb6wr]

I was hoping that Regan was gone come back full time I don't feel like Preese gone do any good he will run better but won't be P.O contender

[@brianwilkins4939]

Love your take on Preece. Keep up the great work

[@jean-louisrousselle1794]

Yes, give the man his due! Thank you Eric for putting Ryan in the correct light :) Let him show his stuff and we should expect to see good things.

[@napoleoncontrerassr4488]

2025 is going to be wild. Cant wait for clash😁😁😁

[@Williamplumadore]

Happy belated birthday. Thanks for keeping me updated.

[@leejohnson7293]

Like you, I think Preece has tons of talent! Finally he gets a good ride, and I think he will prove lot of people wrong. I'm pulling for him.

[@macsmith-cg6wg]

He is a tough competitor. He's gonna do good. Just wait and see !!!!

[@KristineHrabina]

Modified drivers are BEST! Dirt or pavement, they're the BEST! Good luck Ryan! ❤😊

[@tomcogger5013]

I agree with you he's probably be up in the 20s in points. So that leaves the question on where the other 2 shr charters are going

[@jasonstacy5587]

Ryan Preece is the Kliff Kingsbury of NASCAR drivers. Just when you think he's done, he falls upward.

[@MotorSportsLegend93]

I'm happy that Ryan Preece is going to RFK racing. I wish him the best of luck and I can't wait for the new NASCAR season. I wonder what they going to do with the playoffs this offseason too.

[@mariahutton383]

Happy Belated Eric …. Hope all is achieved this year

[@roscotreat5337]

#60 Is A NASCAR Staple Number And with this RFK equipment I Believe Preece will make the top 15 at season end and let's throw a win or more. the Teamwork between #6, #17, #60 will be GREAT AGAIN

[@louislepage5111]

Nice move , good luck Ryan Preece 😊

[@BarryMcockiner-no8qd]

RFK is gonna be one to watch Next year then 👀👀

[@bighand1530]

If someone from that team were to win the championship, that would be a breath of fresh air compared to Penske winning 3 championships in a row. Even if it’s another Ford team. I’m still pulling for Brad Keselowski to win the championship. Though I know even with Terry Labonte, there was a 12 years gap. Which is currently the biggest gap for a driver winning a championship to another.

[@johnbrooksjr3255]

I can’t wait to see what he can do in that equipment! They said at the tire test when he was in the 60, they said he was super fast. I think this is a huge win for everybody at RFK

[@c.d.8975]

Which parts and "equipment " will preece have now that he didn't have with SHR? Can you name one single piece of equipment, or are you just talking out of your ass?

[@CodyKing]

I think the reason people aren’t super excited about Preece is he’s pretty quiet and for some reason he didn’t get along with Briscoe, Berry, and Gragson. Once the checkered flew at Phoenix he dipped. Just seems strange, but I agree that he’s the type of racer that we should be rooting for.

[@SpeedDemon88X]

He got along with Berry. The other 2, not so sure.

[@bodvarson1933]

Preece is such a likeable dude. I saw him at a little qna at Atlanta and he was great. Lets see him race for a good team!

[@siberman91]

I'll give preece a couple years in RFK equipment then Ill make my decision good luck and God speed Ryan 😊

[@andrewsheppard6721]

I agree Eric Ryan is a dam good driver .I drive late model and know how hard it is to get a shot .He will do better than both rfk drivers next year .love the show

[@mr.michigan9289]

Love Brad, Chris and RFK couldn't agree with you more about Ryan Preece!

[@naparacingfan9275]

RFK is now Roush Fenway Kroger!

[@SubToMasterJ]

Actually?

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

So Keslowski sold his share?

[@naparacingfan9275]

@S.K.R.E.Inc. No jk since Kroger will be on all 3 cars in 2025.

[@lendirk902]

Well said, Eric.

[@OptimusKline-uz1ig]

Brad K has a fantastic eye for driving talent.. Look at the drivers that came out of his truck stable! He even saw the Joey had the talent to win after what happened at Gibbs.. Look at Joey now? Ryan Preece is a wheelman! It gives Ford and RFK even more alliance at the Super Speedways, I think he will at least fight for a Top 20 in Points and could contend for some wins. Awesome deal for RFK and Preece!

[@81casperflip]

I just think it's crazy how teams have looked over Justin Allgaier all these years for a cup ride. Hell right now he's only 3 years older than Greg Biffle when he was a cup rookie. Penske picked Stremme over Justin and he has never had a fair shot since

[@lloydbarnes7847]

Preece is pretty dam good folks. Bad Brad gonna make sure he’s got goood cars 👍

[@MitchCollins15]

Preece is a wheelman. It will be interesting to see how he handles the pressure of driving for a fairly competitive team! Genuinely hope he thrives in it

[@conradcooper2710]

Eric, I think you're kind of simplifying the things fans say sometimes. Obviously we want to see self-made drivers succeed, but when you see Preece go out every week and spin with 10 to go, its hard to be excited about THAT self-made guy. That statement doesn't mean we cheer for those guys no matter what, they do still need to actually be good. And I don't think the modified record and the trucks/xfinity record really hold up when he's been so bad in cup. Sometimes guys who are great in the lower series end up being bad at the cup series, it happens.

[@OpticWasTaken]

Agree with what you said fully. He’s never had a good cup ride and he deserves a shot. Top 20 in points sounds about right. Depending on how well RFK is, I’d say 2-3 spots below the worse of Buescher/Brad would be a successful season for him.

[@ravagingwolverine666]

I agree with your defense of Preece. I understand that he hasn't had great performance in Cup, and that's a fair criticism. But the counterarguments about the level of the equipment was equally valid. Preece obviously can drive a race car, at least at the Xfinity level. He will finally get a better shot at succeeding in Cup next year, but he will have to perform. People forget that multiple factors go into these decisions. The sponsor and manufacturer have input. Preece may be a good fit for the current RFK lineup in terms of his personality and his style of driving. I think a guy like Brad appreciates guys who worked their way up like Preece did without having huge money behind him. Preece seems like a no-nonsense type which probably also is a good fit. Plus, he has a good amount of experience. Brad has good judgement. He stuck with Buescher when he didn't have to. He knew things about Buescher and his driving that us spectators didn't see, like having good awareness on track, when to take smart risks, and getting to the end of races. I liked his decision to keep Buescher, even before it paid off. The same arguments made against Preece could have applied to Buescher. So I think it's a reasonable signing. But, as I said, Preece has to make the most of it now.

[@xavierjuno4572]

Well I trust Brad's judgement given the talent he's picked over the years

[@evolveVIII]

Lets go New England!

[@lolodatruf8648]

Yeah Preece is a great driver

[@kchez5586]

Hope Preece runs a TS Haulers paint scheme at Darlington for the throw back weekend.

[@jrfan345]

Happy Birthday Eric Estepp!

[@whopperinmyyard1]

Preece is a lot more consistent than people realize, it’s just that he was always around 15-25.

[@bamaboy21958]

great for RFK!!!!

[@david-w6t6c]

Yeah go RFK !!!

[@mysticalbandit]

I think this is going to be a great fit .Ryan is a hard core racer Smoke picked him for Kurt's replacement and Kevin has nothing but good to say about him and I think Brad was smart to pick him too I see him running top 15 just like Josh and Noah going to be nice to watch these guys continue to grow!!

[@marknconie6117]

Tony picked him to replace Cole Custer

[@marcclaus488]

Good job on the preece thing man the kid is a driver

[@scottchamberlain5594]

100% agree on Preece. After we just spent 2 weeks dissing Logano for nothing but winning, you get a driver that's got great stats, but then people want to know where are the wins? The fandom has become a pretty negative place. BTW, LaJoie would likely be more popular if he embraced his CT roots, where the name LaJoie is legendary.

[@purwantiallan5089]

23XI & RFK Racing in 2025 now have their 3rd full time car like Hendrick Motorsports... This could get real interesting with Preece driving the #60 and Herbst driving the #35 23XI Racing Machine.

[@jacksonrobison1901]

Great information Eric

[@RazorSharp75426]

Good luck Preece

[@thomasmoore8286]

I watched Preece in modified. I was shocked when he came to Cup. I have been amazed at how he has done.

[@brianmiklic5058]

I like what Brad has done with RFK. I agree with you after shrinking in cup, dropping the Xfinity team and dumping the trucks, its cool to see the positive. I can see him starting a Xfinity in the future for his replacement.

[@bighand1530]

Brad Keselowski is underrated.

[@Weirzy69]

Preece is going to break all sorts of records next year. I would bet money on it. Most DNF’s recorded in a single season, most finishes outside the top 30 and most penalties. HOF numbers.

[@R34Rules]

I’d expect him to be around 20th. I’d expect him to struggle at the start but slowly improve as the season goes with higher expectations for the next season

[@EdwardDanielBaldeviano]

I hope that BOTH Todd and Ryan will perform even better next season, since those two have just got promoted: Todd in the flagship FRM car (yeah sure, the 38 is also good, but the 34 seems to have the higher priority at Front Row), and then Preece in RFK (yeah, that's in general).