At least 25 cars wreck in massive crash, stopping Talladega Cup race
Motorsport.com • • sports
Key Points:
- A massive crash occurred 115 laps into the Talladega race involving about 25 cars, triggered when Bubba Wallace was hit from behind and collided with Cole Custer, causing a chain reaction through the field.
- The race was red-flagged for cleanup, and several cars were severely damaged, with many unable to continue and needing to be towed; no injuries were reported among the drivers.
- Wallace expressed frustration over the incident, taking responsibility for his car's instability and emphasizing the need to improve their pushing strategy to avoid future crashes.
- Ryan Blaney described the wreck as a result of cars "pin-balling" off one another in a tight pack, with no single driver to blame, highlighting the chaotic nature of racing at Talladega.
- After the crash, only 20 cars remained on the lead lap, some with minor damage, while notable drivers like Larson, Logano, and Keselowski suffered significant setbacks or were taken out of contention.
