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25-Car NASCAR Crash Halts Coronado Race as Track Repairs Take Center Stage
sports20 days ago

25-Car NASCAR Crash Halts Coronado Race as Track Repairs Take Center Stage

In the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Naval Base Coronado, 25 cars were involved in a massive crash after a restart, triggering a 43-minute red flag to repair a wall that had been pushed back. Sam Mayer, Anthony Alfredo and many others were out of the race, though no serious injuries were reported. Austin Hill won with a last-lap pass over Taylor Gray after the chaos, following an earlier opening-lap incident with a manhole cover. The event drew sold-out crowds for the weekend.

Restart chaos derails SVG, Zilisch in San Diego Cup clash
nascar-cup21 days ago

Restart chaos derails SVG, Zilisch in San Diego Cup clash

On lap 32 of the NASCAR Cup race in San Diego, Austin Hill missed Turn 1 and forced Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen into the wall, triggering a massive restart pileup that destroyed both Trackhouse cars and damaged others before a lengthy red flag; SVG vented after the exit, calling the day 'unreal fast' and 'I'm filthy' as he looked to rebound on the road course, while Zilisch rued his sixth DNF of the season as teammates and rivals like Suarez, Blaney, McDowell, Herbst, Nemechek and Gibbs endured damage.

Austin Hill Suspended by NASCAR, Loses Playoff Points
sports11 months ago

Austin Hill Suspended by NASCAR, Loses Playoff Points

Austin Hill was suspended by NASCAR for a week and stripped of all his playoff points after an incident at Indianapolis where he appeared to intentionally cause a crash involving Aric Almirola. Hill's actions led to a penalty that will impact his championship chances, with Austin Dillon stepping in to drive his car at Iowa. NASCAR cited behavioral violations for the suspension and loss of points, and Hill's team chose not to appeal.

sports11 months ago

NASCAR Suspends Austin Hill for Indianapolis Crash Amidst Fan and Driver Reactions

NASCAR suspended Xfinity Series driver Austin Hill for one race after he retaliated against Aric Almirola by hooking his car, causing a serious crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hill will miss the upcoming race at Iowa Speedway, with Austin Dillon replacing him. The penalty includes the loss of playoff points, impacting Hill's championship chances, and reflects NASCAR's strict stance on retaliatory driving on high-speed tracks.

NASCAR suspends Austin Hill for Indianapolis crash
sports11 months ago

NASCAR suspends Austin Hill for Indianapolis crash

NASCAR suspended Austin Hill for one race due to an intentional wreck involving Aric Almirola at Indianapolis, affecting Hill's playoff eligibility and points. Hill will miss the Iowa race, and his playoff status will be impacted, with a waiver needed to maintain eligibility. The incident was highly violent and controversial, drawing criticism from team owner Richard Childress.

"Insider Picks and Schedule for NASCAR's Las Vegas Races"
sports2 years ago

"Insider Picks and Schedule for NASCAR's Las Vegas Races"

Austin Hill aims for his third consecutive Xfinity Series win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with Cup drivers practicing and qualifying before the Xfinity race. The weather forecast includes partly cloudy skies and wind gusts of up to 25-35 mph during the day, with a 14% chance of rain and wind gusts of up to 27 mph at the start of the Xfinity Series race. The schedule for Saturday includes garage open from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the Cup Series, Cup practice and qualifying, and the Xfinity Series race at 5 p.m. Eastern time.

sports2 years ago

"NASCAR Las Vegas Weekend: Schedule, Starting Lineup, Odds, and Predictions"

The Saturday schedule for NASCAR Cup and Xfinity at Las Vegas Motor Speedway includes Austin Hill seeking his third consecutive Xfinity Series win, with Cup drivers practicing and qualifying ahead of the Xfinity race. The weather forecast for Saturday at the track includes partly cloudy skies, a high of 65 degrees, and wind gusts of up to 25-35 mph. The Xfinity Series race is set to start at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

"Daytona 500 Weekend: Xfinity Series Qualifying Results and Race Schedule"
sports2 years ago

"Daytona 500 Weekend: Xfinity Series Qualifying Results and Race Schedule"

Jesse Love claimed the pole position for the Xfinity Series' United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway, narrowly beating teammate Austin Hill. The qualifying session was moved due to rain, and the race start time was adjusted as well. Other notable drivers in the lineup include AJ Allmendinger, Hailie Deegan, and Frankie Muniz.

"Daytona's Saturday NASCAR Schedule: A Fast-Paced Thrill"
sports2 years ago

"Daytona's Saturday NASCAR Schedule: A Fast-Paced Thrill"

The Xfinity Series and Cup teams are set to hit the track at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, with the Xfinity race kicking off the season and featuring defending winner Austin Hill. The lineup will also include last season’s ARCA champion Jesse Love and Hailie Deegan, who moves up to Xfinity after three seasons in the Truck Series. The day's schedule includes Cup Series practice and Xfinity Series qualifying, with a high chance of rain at the start of the Xfinity race.

Richard Childress Criticizes Sheldon Creed for Last-Lap Contact in NASCAR Xfinity Championship 4 Grid Set
sports2 years ago

Richard Childress Criticizes Sheldon Creed for Last-Lap Contact in NASCAR Xfinity Championship 4 Grid Set

Car owner Richard Childress criticized driver Sheldon Creed for making contact with teammate Austin Hill on the last lap of the Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway, causing both drivers to fail to advance to the championship race. Childress called Creed "stupid" and expressed his disappointment. Creed, who will be leaving the team after this season, thanked Childress for the opportunity and acknowledged his time to move on. Creed and Hill made contact on the final lap, with Creed ultimately finishing second and Hill failing to finish. Cole Custer secured the final transfer spot. Hill expressed frustration with Creed's actions and planned to talk to him about it.