Watch the video of the crash from the NASCAR Cup Series race
Today, the NASCAR Cup Series is racing on the 1-mile of Phoenix Raceway. Tempers are already flaring in stage one of the race.
On Lap 44, Michael McDowell and Riley Herbst rub doors off turn two. McDowell served at his down the front stretch.
As they entered turn three, Herbst drove into the bumper of McDowell. The No. 71 was sent flying backwards into turn three.
McDowell made hard contact with the outside wall. As he bounced off the wall, Herbst was collected in his own crash.
Watch the video of the crash below.
Jeff Burton stated from the broadcast booth, “Looks like Riley is upset and just drives in. Turns him around but then wrecks himself.”
The race is currently underway.
