Earnhardt wins as Dillon flips into fence at Daytona

Y2J · 07-06-2015, 02:40 AM

One of the scariest things I've seen.

http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup...nce-at-daytona

Dillon walks away after violent wreck involving at least 13 cars.

The Coke Zero 400 went into overtime with one of the most spectacular finishes at the “Birthplace of Speed” early Monday morning.

Sam Hornish Jr.’s wreck on the backstretch led to a green-white-checkered finish with Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the point. As the No. 88 crossed the finish line, Kevin Harvick plowed into the back of Denny Hamlin, sent the No. 11 spinning backwards into the No. 3 Chevy and launched Austin Dillon into the fence on the front stretch.

“Oh my god, holy (crap),” said Earnhardt, watching the melee in his rearview mirror. “Oh my god, did you see that (crap)? Damn, that was awful.”

Dillon ended up on the lid — of what was left of the No. 3 Chevy. He was able to climb from his car as his engine burned in the grass. Dillon, who finished seventh, was released from the infield care center with a bruised tailbone.

I’m shocked that Austin Dillon is even alive after what he went through.

Jimmie Johnson

“I’m shocked that Austin Dillon is even alive after what he went through,” said Jimmie Johnson who finished second. "Just a frightening moment. I saw it in the mirror, and man, I expected the worst when I came back around."

https://youtu.be/a2pbphUzAig

Hamlin, Harvick and Kurt Busch rounded out the top five finishers.

For Earnhardt, it was his second win of 2015 and his fourth victory at Daytona International Speedway. Earnhardt led 96 of 161 laps on the way to his 25th career Sprint Cup victory.

The race was slowed by nine cautions for 43 laps. There were 22 lead changes among 12 drivers.

Steve Dallas · 07-06-2015, 06:52 AM

So, do they repair the fence completely after a wreck like that and continue? Or did they continue racing with the fance still damaged in a major way?

Kind of curious if they'd allow it being that it's there to protect the crowd, and if a wreck happened in same place there could be MAJOR problems.

edit: Never mind, hadn't watched race...didn't realize crash was at end of race.

Steve Dallas · 07-06-2015, 06:56 AM

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motorhead · 07-06-2015, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

So, do they repair the fence completely after a wreck like that and continue? Or did they continue racing with the fance still damaged in a major way?

Kind of curious if they'd allow it being that it's there to protect the crowd, and if a wreck happened in same place there could be MAJOR problems.

edit: Never mind, hadn't watched race...didn't realize crash was at end of race.

To answer your question, if the race wasn't over, they wouldn't haven't continued without repairing the catch fence. It's happened before.

102SS · 07-06-2015, 08:19 AM

Thankfully it hit wheels and bottom first or it may have been a different story.

I hope all the fans sitting in that area are ok.

Trickskier · 07-06-2015, 10:43 AM

I was at Talladega when Bobby Allison almost went throught the catch fence, and Daytona when Richard Petty, Geoff Bodine, and Kyle Larson almost went into the stands on seperate occasions. I was also there last night for this crash and it was definitely the scariest crash that I've ever witnessed!

AZCamaroFan · 07-06-2015, 11:18 AM

i was not wanting to watch worrying jr. would lose the lead. glad he won. what a crazy wreck. can't believe when those cars go in the air. they are lucky no one got seriously injured in the stands.

GMTool · 07-08-2015, 11:09 AM

I recorded it on my dvr and watched it Monday. Glad I recorded it. Nice to see Jr. win. His whole attitude/demeanor when listening to his interviews makes me really like him. Looks to me like the NBC crew is going to be a big improvement over ESPN.

07-06-2015, 02:40 AM	#1
Y2J Return of the #3 Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South NJ Posts: 110	Earnhardt wins as Dillon flips into fence at Daytona One of the scariest things I've seen. http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup...nce-at-daytona Dillon walks away after violent wreck involving at least 13 cars. The Coke Zero 400 went into overtime with one of the most spectacular finishes at the “Birthplace of Speed” early Monday morning. Sam Hornish Jr.’s wreck on the backstretch led to a green-white-checkered finish with Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the point. As the No. 88 crossed the finish line, Kevin Harvick plowed into the back of Denny Hamlin, sent the No. 11 spinning backwards into the No. 3 Chevy and launched Austin Dillon into the fence on the front stretch. “Oh my god, holy (crap),” said Earnhardt, watching the melee in his rearview mirror. “Oh my god, did you see that (crap)? Damn, that was awful.” Dillon ended up on the lid — of what was left of the No. 3 Chevy. He was able to climb from his car as his engine burned in the grass. Dillon, who finished seventh, was released from the infield care center with a bruised tailbone. I’m shocked that Austin Dillon is even alive after what he went through. Jimmie Johnson “I’m shocked that Austin Dillon is even alive after what he went through,” said Jimmie Johnson who finished second. "Just a frightening moment. I saw it in the mirror, and man, I expected the worst when I came back around." https://youtu.be/a2pbphUzAig Hamlin, Harvick and Kurt Busch rounded out the top five finishers. For Earnhardt, it was his second win of 2015 and his fourth victory at Daytona International Speedway. Earnhardt led 96 of 161 laps on the way to his 25th career Sprint Cup victory. The race was slowed by nine cautions for 43 laps. There were 22 lead changes among 12 drivers. __________________ Current Performance Mods: APEX Catch Can, APEX Cool Air Intake Scoop with Washer Fluid Tank Replacement Kit, ARH 2" Long Tube Headers Long System, BMR 1.25" Lowering Springs, CAI Cool Air Intake, SLP Loud Mouth Axel-back Exhaust, VMAX Ported Throttle Body Cosmetic Mods: ACS Z28 Inspired Rear Spoiler Satin Black, Anzo Gloss Black Tail Light Bezels, Casper Electronics Sequential Turn Signal Kit, Factory Reproduction Style 41 ZL1 Gloss Black Rims, JDP Red Front Tow Hook, Sparks Restorations Black on Black SS Trunk Emblem, ZL1 Addons Front Rock Guards

07-06-2015, 06:52 AM	#2
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	So, do they repair the fence completely after a wreck like that and continue? Or did they continue racing with the fance still damaged in a major way? Kind of curious if they'd allow it being that it's there to protect the crowd, and if a wreck happened in same place there could be MAJOR problems. edit: Never mind, hadn't watched race...didn't realize crash was at end of race. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

07-06-2015, 08:19 AM	#5
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07-06-2015, 10:43 AM	#6
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,659	I was at Talladega when Bobby Allison almost went throught the catch fence, and Daytona when Richard Petty, Geoff Bodine, and Kyle Larson almost went into the stands on seperate occasions. I was also there last night for this crash and it was definitely the scariest crash that I've ever witnessed! __________________ Last edited by Trickskier; 07-06-2015 at 08:45 PM.

07-08-2015, 11:09 AM	#8
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	I recorded it on my dvr and watched it Monday. Glad I recorded it. Nice to see Jr. win. His whole attitude/demeanor when listening to his interviews makes me really like him. Looks to me like the NBC crew is going to be a big improvement over ESPN. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

07-06-2015, 11:18 AM	#7
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,450	i was not wanting to watch worrying jr. would lose the lead. glad he won. what a crazy wreck. can't believe when those cars go in the air. they are lucky no one got seriously injured in the stands.

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