CAUTION – 26 to Go: Major Wreck on the Restart Involving Allgaier, Mayer, and Others
With just 26 laps remaining, Saturday’s race took a dramatic turn as a multi-car wreck erupted on the restart, prompting a full-course caution and shaking up the late-race picture.
Justin Allgaier and Sam Mayer were the first to get turned around in the chaos, setting off a chain reaction that collected Ryan Sieg, Nick Sanchez, Austin Hill, and several others in the pack. Spotters and crews immediately scrambled to assess damage, while safety workers rushed to the scene to clear debris.
The restart had been highly anticipated, with teams jockeying for position as the laps wound down. Aggressive pushes through the middle lanes left little room for error, and once contact was made, the tight cluster of cars had no space to escape.
Preliminary reports from pit road indicated varying degrees of damage:
Allgaier’s car sustained heavy right-side contact, requiring extended repairs. Mayer’s machine showed significant rear damage, putting his race hopes in jeopardy. Sieg, Sanchez, and Hill each reported moderate to heavy impacts, leaving their crews scrambling to salvage positions.
The caution period gives teams a chance to reset strategies, but with laps quickly dwindling, the race’s complexion has changed dramatically. Expect an aggressive dash to the finish once the field goes back to green.
Fans and analysts alike are already labeling this the turning point of the event, as contenders are shuffled and dark-horse drivers move into striking distance.
