What was the worst wreck in NASCAR history?
What was the worst wreck in NASCAR history?
Daytona Superspeedway: 1960 Less than two minutes into the race, with future legends Junior Johnson, Ralph Earnhardt, and Edward Glenn “Fireball” Roberts in the field, this legendary wreck happened on turn four of the first lap. Many have nicknamed it “The worst wreck in NASCAR history”.
Did someone in NASCAR died recently?
Former NASCAR driver John Wes Townley was shot and killed Saturday night after an altercation. Townley was 31. A press release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department stated that police responded to a shooting at 8:44 p.m. ET Saturday night.
Who Wrecked Austin Dillon?
Brad Keselowski
Watch the in-car angle as Austin Dillon gets turned by Brad Keselowski and wrecks, ending his day at Michigan.
What happened in the last lap of the Daytona 500?
In a few chaotic moments, Ryan Newman’s car edged into the lead on the final turn, crashed, flipped onto its roof and then was hit broadside by another car. In the fiery aftermath of the accident, Denny Hamlin won the race, the crowd fell silent and Newman skidded down the track in a shower of sparks and flames.
Who has wrecked the most in NASCAR?
David Gilliland and David Reutimann. Statistically, David Gilliland is NASCAR’s unofficial king of wrecking within the context of full-time Sprint Cup drivers. Since 2007, he has averaged about three wrecks per year. 2011 was a bit worse, as he managed to wreck in four out of 36 races.
Who Wrecked Austin Dillon last week?
Keselowski tapped Dillon’s right rear down on the apron. The No. 3 car turned sideways, darted up the track, and violently slammed into the outside wall, knocking it up on two wheels, and almost flipping.
How many NASCAR drivers have died racing?
28 driver fatalities
The NASCAR Cup Series has seen 28 driver fatalities, the most recent of which occurred on February 18, 2001, when Dale Earnhardt was killed on the last lap of the Daytona 500. Safety in the sport has evolved through the decades.
