Soon, a hero emerged in the form of three-time Cup Series champion Tony Stewart, who chose Preece to drive the No. 41 at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2023. Preece remained with the team in 2024, but in May, it was announced that SHR would shut its doors after the season came to a close.

RFK Racing will run three Cup cars full-time in 2025, adding Ryan Preece as driver and Kroger as sponsor of the No. 60 car, the team announced Tuesday. Preece will be a teammate to Chris Buescher and co-owner Brad Keselowski.

RFK Racing is also inking a deal with marquee sponsor Kroger, one of the biggest supermarket chains in the United States.