NASCAR fans witnessed a heart-stopping moment on Sunday as Zane Smith, the Front Row Motorsports driver, walked away from a terrifying crash during the Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway.
The incident occurred in overtime, sparking concern across the track.
Overtime Chaos Sends Smith Flipping
The drama unfolded when Smith made contact with fellow competitor John Hunter Nemechek.
The impact sent Smith’s car careening up the wall, skidding on two wheels before flipping violently back onto the track.
Medical crews rushed to the scene, quickly assisting Smith out of the car. Remarkably, he emerged uninjured from the wreck.
Smith Opens Up About the Incident
In a candid conversation with NBC Sports, Smith expressed his frustration over the crash:
“It was a crazy race, no doubt. I barely had time to get settled after the restart when he just wrecked me.
Nemechek ran right into me, and I ended up on the wall.
I was already upset with how our day was going, and this just made it worse.”
A Season of Ups and Downs
At just 26 years old, Smith has already claimed a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship.
But this season has been a struggle in the Cup Series, with Smith currently sitting 27th in the standings.
Sunday’s crash adds another hurdle in what has been a challenging year for the young racer.