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Derrick Finley has been named crew chief for Ryan Preece and the No. 60 team at RFK Racing. Finley joined RKF Racing in 2022 and was the crew chief of the No. 60 team when it ran select races under…
Derrick Finley has been appointed as the crew chief for Ryan Preece and the No. 60 team at RFK Racing. Finley came on board with RFK Racing in 2022 and previously served as the crew chief for the No. 60 team during select races under the Stage 60 program in 2024. The team entered three races that season, with David Ragan at the Daytona 500, Cam Waters at Sonoma Raceway for his series debut, and Joey Hand at the Chicago street course. With Preece joining the lineup, the No. 60 team is now a full-time third entry for RFK Racing. Brad Keselowski, RFK driver and co-owner, expressed his excitement over Finley leading the team, citing his experience and technical knowledge as crucial for the team’s development. Finley, who holds a mechanical engineering degree from the University of New Mexico, expressed his enthusiasm about leading the No. 60 team, emphasizing the opportunity to help establish a new team at RFK Racing. Preece, transitioning from Stewart-Haas Racing to RFK Racing, highlighted Finley’s role in integrating the team into RFK’s processes and establishing a strong foundation for the No. 60 car.
