What exactly caused that shocking crash near the end of NASCAR's Texas Truck race?
A late crash occurred during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas, involving Jake Garcia, Conner Jones, and Justin Haley. Garcia, attempting to reach pit road with a flat tire, moved across the track and triggered a chain reaction that sent Haley into a wheelie and into the wall, while Jones collided with Garcia. All drivers were evaluated and released from the infield care center, with the incident leading to a red flag and overtime.
- ▪Jake Garcia was trying to reach pit road after cutting down a tire following contact on the backstretch.
- ▪Justin Haley avoided Garcia but went airborne after his truck dug into the infield grass, hitting the outside wall.
- ▪Conner Jones made significant contact with Garcia, damaging his truck's left-side body and exposing the chassis.
- ▪Garcia stated he was acting on his spotter's instruction, believing the path to pit road was clear.
- ▪All drivers involved were checked and released from the infield care center.
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