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Blaney "guilty as charged" in run-in with Preece at Texas
Reigning series champion Blaney seemed poised for a strong finish and potential win, placing sixth and third in the first two stages. However, during the final stage, a contact between Blaney and Preece led to a collision on lap 181, knocking Blaney out of contention and finishing 33rd. Preece, on the other hand, finished 12th, marking his second-best 2024 season result. Blaney clarified the incident in a press call, admitting he ran Preece off track, leading to retaliation. Blaney accepted his role in the conflict but maintained Preece’s response was justified given the circumstances. Ultimately, Blaney believed the altercation was a part of racing and did not warrant a NASCAR penalty.
