Ryan Preece's Daytona Crash Renews NASCAR Safety Debate

The 2025 Daytona 500 crash has reignited concerns over NASCAR's superspeedway safety measures and racing format.

Ryan Preece's violent airborne crash during the 2025 Daytona 500 has intensified scrutiny of NASCAR's safety protocols.
Preece, who escaped the crash unscathed, criticized the aerodynamic design of the Next-Gen car for contributing to dangerous airborne incidents.
Drivers like Denny Hamlin argue that current speed restrictions and tight pack racing increase the likelihood of severe accidents, calling for changes to superspeedway rules.
NASCAR officials are investigating the crash and collaborating with RFK Racing and Brad Keselowski to analyze data and explore safety improvements.
The incident has reignited debates over whether NASCAR's reactive safety measures address the root causes of superspeedway crashes, including the controversial 2018 rule changes.