NASCAR Cup Series drivers Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece have struck what is being called one of the most unusual wagers in motorsports: the loser must run 500 laps around a roundabout. The bet was revealed ahead of the 2025 Daytona 500 qualifying session at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025, where both drivers were photographed together.
Details of what triggers the penalty — whether it is tied to a specific race result, a season-long points battle, or another metric — have not been disclosed publicly. The lighthearted challenge adds a rare off-track storyline to the buildup of NASCAR's premier event, the Daytona 500.
Buescher, driver of the No. 17 car, and Preece, driver of the No. 60 car, are both established Cup Series competitors. Their friendly rivalry reflects the camaraderie that often exists among drivers despite intense on-track competition.
