Preece’s Daytona Redemption & Playoffs Begin | Amarillo News

Ryan Preece stunned the crowd at Daytona with a last-lap overtime win, securing his playoff spot and exacting revenge after past disappointments—while also knocking Shane van Gisbergen out of contention. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise is set to return as Cole Trickle in a “Days of Thunder” sequel hitting theaters in 2028, promising high-speed thrills. Jimmie Johnson unveiled his final Daytona 500 paint scheme—a nostalgic tribute to his seven championships—set for 2027. On the downside, Riley Herbst missed the race due to lingering crash injuries, replaced by Harrison Burton. The stage is now set for the intense playoff chase, kicking off next Sunday at Darlington. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f82ca4cc507a772d