At least 26 cars crash in major wreck during Jack Link 500 at Talladega

10 articles · Updated · Road & Track · Apr 26

The crash on lap 115 was triggered by a push from Ross Chastain on Bubba Wallace, involving drivers like Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, Brad Keselowski, Cole Custer, and Joey Logano.
The incident brought out a red flag on lap 116, leaving only 16 cars on the lead lap and nearly matching the track's record for largest crash set in 2024.
Wallace, who had made a strategic pit stop earlier, accepted responsibility and noted ongoing issues with his car being pushed. All drivers were checked at the infield care center, with no injuries reported.

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