“A huge move for them”: NASCAR Insider backs Brad Keselowski’s newest hiring to succeed in RFK Racing

Brad Keselowski's RFK Racing announced that former Stewart-Haas Racing driver Ryan Precee will drive the #60 Ford Mustang and join Keselowski and Chris Buescher for next year's NASCAR Cup Series. Recently, Jordan Bianchi, NASCAR analyst for the Athletic, expressed his views on Preece's "big" opportunity to prove himself.

During a Q&A session with NASCAR reporter Jeff Gluck, Bianchi highlighted that RFK is on an upward path, showcasing consistent improvement under Brad Keselowski's leadership. He further mentioned that this is a "big moment" for Ryan Precce to make significant growth in the Cup Series.

Jordan Bianchi pointed out that Kroger is a heavily invested brand in NASCAR, and partnering with a well-funded sponsor ensures financial stability to continue developing competitive cars for the future, providing better opportunities.

The NASCAR analyst highlighted that Brad Keselowski's sponsor Kroger invests in marketing, brand activation, and driver promotion to help boost the team's morale. He added the sponsor "really push their drivers out there."

"If you are at RFK and you want to continue to grow and build, having a partner like this is going to be someone that's going to really help you do that, so I think this is a huge move for them on that front," Bianchi stated. [11:05]

The NASCAR analyst concluded that Ryan Preece has shown flashes of great driving skills in the past, and this is his best chance to prove himself.

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"I look forward to working with Chris Buescher again": Ryan Preece on landing a spot in Brad Keselowski's team

After Stewart-Haas Racing ceased its operation after the Championship Four race at Phoenix Raceway on November 10, 2024, Ryan Preece landed a spot in Brad Keselowski's RFK Racing. Recently, he was featured in an interview with SiriusXM NASCAR podcast and expressed his views on working with Chris Buescher again.

Preece has high hopes for his new venture with RFK Racing and hopes for better results in the next season. Months before debuting for RFK, the former SHR driver expressed his views about working with the 2015 Xfinity Series Champion.

"Doing my part, which is strong work ethic, being present and doing all those things, but the side of him, which is going to be building that team around you and giving you the opportunity to succeed that that's something, you know, it's a race car driver that you really want to hear," Preece expressed.

"One thing that I look forward to. So there's a lot of things that I look forward to, which is working with Chris again," he added.

Preece spoke about his time with Chris Buescher and highlighted that the duo worked together in 2019 at JTG Daugherty Racing and had a fun time working together. He hopes to enjoy his time at Brad Keselowski's RFK Racing with his former teammate.