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Crash Erupts After Kansas Restart, Wallace and Hocevar Caught
28 Sep
Summary
- A five-car crash occurred moments after a restart at Kansas Speedway.
- Brad Keselowski's contact with Carson Hocevar initiated the chain reaction.
- All drivers involved in the incident were able to continue racing.
A five-car pileup disrupted the race at Kansas Speedway following a restart in Stage 2. The incident occurred immediately after the field went back to green, collecting drivers Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar, among others.
Reports indicate that Brad Keselowski's car made contact with Hocevar's Chevrolet, causing it to become loose and move up the track into Wallace. This initial contact triggered a chain reaction, ensnaring Josh Berry, Erik Jones, and Chandler Smith in the ensuing crash.
Hocevar expressed immediate concern over his car's condition, reporting significant damage to the front right. Despite the severity of the wreck and the caution flag being deployed, all five drivers were able to return to the race once repairs were made. The incident happened at a critical juncture, with many Chase drivers positioned within the top 13.
