Ryan Preece, the RFK Racing driver, entertained fans at Talladega Superspeedway by performing donuts in a Ford Raptor pace truck ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series race on April 26. The event featured a busy schedule with fan zones and autograph sessions starting early in the morning. Preece, who has faced challenges at Talladega with three DNFs in his last seven starts, expressed optimism about the race, stating, "Feeling good about getting linked up with the @RFKracing Fords and seeing if we can control this race." He will start the race in 11th position. The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has seen a significant decrease in cautions, with only 54 recorded in the first nine races, the lowest since 2012. Preece noted that this reflects a more disciplined racing approach, where every point matters, and small mistakes can have larger consequences. Currently, he ranks 13th in the standings with 235 points, focusing on consistency as the key to improving his performance.