NASCAR Star Ryan Preece Rants at Ty Gibbs Before Suspect Crash at Texas Ryan Preece delivered a heated radio rant directed at Ty Gibbs moments before the latter crashed into the wall during the Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. The incident occurred at lap 101 when Gibbs’ car made contact with Preece’s, causing a spin that led to a crash. Chase Elliott emerged as the race winner after capitalizing on Corey Heim’s inopportune pit stop, taking the lead with just over 100 laps remaining. Preece’s radio exchange, which was overheard by race officials, included a direct reference to Gibbs’ car number (54) and expressed frustration over Gibbs’ driving. His remarks included phrases like “When I get to that 54, I’m done with him,” “F---ing idiot,” and “I can’t stand when idiots like him have fast race cars where they can do stupid s--- and get away with it.” The rant appeared to foreshadow the crash, as Gibbs’ car slammed into the wall shortly after. Gibbs’ car sustained damage to the right front, resulting in “mega vibrations” that rendered it inoperable. He was able to return to the garage but was forced to retire from the race. After the event, Gibbs reposted Preece’s rant on X, adding a comment that read “Hmm, at least he is honest” alongside an exasperated face emoji. In a post-race interview with NBC Sports, Gibbs explained the mechanical failure, stating that the crash broke a weld on the front clip and that returning to the track was not a viable option. Preece declined to comment on the incident when asked by reporters, responding with a flat “no.” However, he addressed the broader issue of respect on the track, stating, “I hate that he wrecked, but decisions you make on the racetrack have repercussions. I try to race everybody with an amount of respect I’d like in return.#ty_gibbs #texas_motor_speedway #ryan_preece #wurth_400 #chase_elliott
