NASCAR drivers Ryan Preece and Chris Buescher are used to competing against each other on the track, but their latest bet has given fans another reason to pay attention to the RFK Racing teammates.
The two drivers have agreed to a hilarious wager based on where they finish in the final Cup Series standings. The driver who finishes lower will have to complete 500 laps around a roundabout, while the winner gets to sit in the middle and watch the punishment unfold.
Yes, 500 laps around a roundabout. It sounds more like a punishment from a comedy movie than something two professional NASCAR drivers would actually agree to do.
Preece Wants the Best Seat in the House
Preece has already made it clear that he would much rather be the person sitting in the middle with a chair and a camera than the one driving in circles.
During media availability at Martinsville, Preece joked that he wanted to be the one recording his teammate completing the ridiculous challenge. He also said he would do everything possible to make sure he finished ahead of Buescher in the standings.
Buescher, meanwhile, knows the punishment could become a serious problem. He joked that he might need to save some of his contacts for a potential call for bail money, especially after recently participating in a jail-and-bail charity event.
The comments made the bet even funnier, with Buescher clearly aware that Preece might take things to another level.
Another Chapter in Their Prank War
This wager is just the latest chapter in the ongoing prank war between the two RFK Racing teammates. Earlier this year, Preece took things to another level by putting up billboards near Atlanta Motor Speedway that poked fun at Buescher, including one featuring an embarrassing picture of his teammate.
Their rivalry has included plenty of jokes and pranks, but now there is an actual competition attached to it.
The final races of the season will determine who gets bragging rights and who could be spending an extremely long day driving around a traffic circle.
For NASCAR fans, the bet adds another entertaining storyline to the season. One thing is certain: neither driver wants to be stuck completing 500 laps while the other sits back laughing and recording every second.