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14 NASCAR drivers have died at Daytona International Speedway, more than at any other circuit. This article lists drivers who have been fatally injured while competing in or in preparation for (testing, practice, qualifying) races sanctioned by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). A separate list compiles drivers who ...
The Big One is a phrase describing any crash usually involving five or more cars in NASCAR, ARCA, and IndyCar racing. It is most commonly used at Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway, although occasionally seen at other tracks as well, such as Dover Motor Speedway and Watkins Glen International.
On Sunday May 6, three drivers left the grounds to race in the NASCAR Winston 500 at Talladega. A huge crash, described as the worst crash in the history of NASCAR, put Bobby Allison and Gordon Johncock out of that race. Dick Simon, however, escaped the incident, with Simon coming home 7th. All three returned to qualify at Indy.
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One year ago, Ryan Newman nearly died in a crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. Miraculously, he survived. This is his story.
A tire failure caused the car to crash into the wall and vault over the fence: died of a blood clot in the brain two days later [167] Tommy Druar (USA) 1989-06-10 Stock car Chevrolet Cavalier: NASCAR Modified Lancaster Speedway 30-lap NASCAR Modified race Race Crash - jumped wheels with another car - hit wall driver's side first [168]
Presumably, the crash was caused by front brake failure. The 36-year-old motorcycle parts shop owner died instantly of major head injuries. [46] [47] Neil Bonnett: February 11, 1994 Car NASCAR: Daytona 500: Practice Bonnett's Chevrolet Lumina swerved when coming off turn four, slid onto the apron, went up the banking, and crashed into the wall ...
Chase Elliott overcame the worst season of his career to maintain his hold on the NASCAR most popular driver award for the sixth consecutive year. Elliott missed seven races this season, failed to ...