Tony Stewart gets his driver: Ryan Preece promoted to Cup

Published November 16, 2022 6:00 AM

By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart won the battle with partner Gene Haas over who would drive the No. 41 Ford next season. Haas said he wanted Cole Custer to return for a fourth season, but Stewart wanted to promote reserve driver Ryan Preece. SHR said Wednesday the ride will go to Preece and Custer will return to the Xfinity Series in a new second full-time SHR entry. Preece spent all of 2022 doing simulator work to help SHR’s four-driver lineup learn NASCAR new Next Gen car. He had hoped being embedded in the organization would lead to a life-changing opportunity for him with SHR.

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