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Preece’s Richmond Pole Intensifies RFK Racing Playoff Duel

The pole lap amplifies Preece’s urgent pursuit of his first Cup win in a razor-thin points battle with two races remaining.

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Overview

  • Preece claimed the Busch Light Pole for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond with a 121.381 mph lap to secure the top starting spot.
  • He enters the race 34 points below the playoff cutline, with only Richmond and Daytona remaining to earn a spot in the field.
  • Buescher holds a 26-point gap behind Alex Bowman and has signaled his intent to chase a race victory rather than merely accumulate points.
  • Luke Fenhaus will pilot ThorSport’s No. 66 truck at Richmond, ending Buescher’s extra-track-time advantage he gained at Watkins Glen.
  • Both RFK teammates plan to maximize stage points and maintain open communication with their crew chiefs to strengthen their bids for the final playoff berth.