(Press Release from JD Motorsports)
Ryan Preece (Photo: JD Motorsports)
Ryan Preece bounced back from a tough opening race at Daytona International Speedway to finish 22nd in Saturday’s Heads Up 250 Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Preece qualified a strong 21st in his first Xfinity race at the fast 1.5-mile track.
Driving the G&K Services/Kubota Tractors Chevrolet, Preece ran strong in the mid-pack all day.
“It felt good to get out there and race all afternoon after we had the tire problem early in the race at Daytona,” Preece said. “I think we can build on this.”
Sprint Cup invader Kyle Busch won the race easily. Kyle Larson was second. Elliott Sadler finished ninth Saturday and has the early-season point lead.
The series moves on to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for a March 5 race.
22nd – Not bad for a new guy on a new-to-you track in a door-car!! Nice job Ryan!!
He will get better with every race ,good job Ryan……..
Really proud of our local boy! He’s bringing the northeast mod attitude to tracks all across the country. Keep up the great racing Ryan. We are all behind you. Can’t wait to see you when you return.