Ryan Preece criticizes Stephen A. Smith over NASCAR drivers not athletes remark

6 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 25

Preece, speaking at Talladega, responded to Smith's SiriusXM podcast comments by challenging him to endure a 13-time barrel roll crash and still race the following week.
Smith’s remarks, made during a debate about athletic greatness, reignited controversy within the NASCAR community and drew sharp backlash from drivers and fans alike.
The debate over whether motorsport competitors are athletes has resurfaced, with Preece referencing his 2023 Daytona crash as evidence of the sport’s physical demands and risks.

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