Brenham Crouch was transported in an ambulance after a crash in the Hard Knox feature
Tonight, the half-mile dirt track of Knoxville Raceway will host the finale of the Knoxville Nationals. The World of Outlaws event pays $200,000 to the winner.
On Friday night, the track was set to host the Hard Knox portion of the show. Weather pushed that feature until Saturday afternoon, just hours ahead of the finale.
On a restart, Donny Schatz slid Carson McCarl and Giovanni Scelzi. He jumped from 3rd to first with the move.
However, as they stacked up, Scelzi climbed over there right rear of McCarl. Scelzi was sent into the outside wall. He bounced off the wall and flipped across the track.
Brenham Crouch came into the scene with nowhere to go. He slammed into the side of Scelzi.
The red flag was quickly thrown and the safety team approached both drivers. Scelzi and Crouch were able to climb from their cars.
Yet, Crouch took a ride in the ambulance. He’s been transported as reported by the World of Outlaws.
Knoxville Nationals Starting Lineup
Medical Update
On Saturday night the team shared the following update:
“Brenham has suffered a broken right arm and is currently being admitted for neurological observation. If necessary, he will be transferred to Des Moines for further evaluation and care.”
“Thank you to everyone who has reached out with calls, texts, and prayers. Your support is greatly appreciated.”
Update: Knoxville Nationals Results
Sunday Afternoon Update
Update — August 16, 2026 | 2:35 PM:
“Brenham is currently being discharged, and is in good spirits. All head injury tests came back clear. He will travel back to Indianapolis to meet with an orthopedic surgeon regarding his arm.”
“We are deeply grateful to the track safety crew, hospital staff, doctors, nurses, and the racing community for their incredible care and support.”
