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All it took for NASCAR driver A.J. Allmendinger to flip his car was a slight tap on Chase Elliot at Talladega on Sunday.
Told you it was coming. This is @TalladegaSuperS.#NASCAR @FOXTV https://t.co/tT0YeuoVz3
— FOX SPORTS: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 7, 2017
From ForTheWin:
As AJ Allmendinger sat upside down in his No. 47 Chevrolet on the track at Talladega Superspeedway, one thought was going through his mind.
“Get me the hell back over.”
Allmendinger was fighting for the lead of the GEICO 500 with fewer than 20 laps remaining in the race when he tapped Chase Elliott’s No. 24 car and ignited an 18-car wreck, sending himself – and Elliott – in the air and ultimately flipping upside down.
After being cleared by the in-field care center – a NASCAR requirement for drivers who crash and don’t finish the race – Allmendinger said he was disappointed more than anything, but that’s what happens when drivers battle for the lead at Talladega.
“The actual flight was nice – it’s better than some of the flights we take back home so that wasn’t too bad,” he joked after being released from the care center.
“It’s just once you get stuck on your roof, it’s just kind of panic mode sets in and you see fluids leaking and just (get) scared that it’s going to catch on fire. So the safety crew was there quick. I can’t thank them enough. They got the car back over pretty quick, so just unfortunate.”
Other drivers involved in the wreck include Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano, Danica Patrick and Kurt Busch. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. ultimately won the GEICO 500 for his first Cup Series victory in 158 starts.
The end result of the “Big One.” @AJDinger went for a wild ride. #NASCAR #GEICO500 pic.twitter.com/yBgZ6jy6py
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) May 7, 2017
Allmendinger – an 11-year Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series veteran – said the severity of the impact “wasn’t that bad,” all things considered. He said he would have even climbed out of the car – although he didn’t have much room with a damaged window – but the track’s safety team got to him quickly.
“I’ve flipped here a couple of times,” Allmendinger said. “I’ve laid on the ground enough here, so I’m not a big fan of this place.”
Here’s a closer look at today’s BIG crash at @TalladegaSuperS. Both @AJDinger and @ChaseElliott get air. #NASCAR https://t.co/nFPNXDZLiF
— FOX SPORTS: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 7, 2017
Allmedinger miraculously walked away from the crash without any injuries.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., known for dating fellow racer Danica Patrick, went on to win the Geico 500, which was his first ever victory at a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series event.
#GEICO500 Winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. kisses his girlfriend Danica Patrick pic.twitter.com/WvC0GyXVxU
— Kirsten Fiscus (@KFiscus_Star) May 8, 2017
How’d it feel to grab the flag, @StenhouseJr?
Watch the celebration: https://t.co/xSntBviCf5 pic.twitter.com/cUvrtwfTWl
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 8, 2017
“Thanks for the questions! Keep celebrating with @FordPerformance and @roushfenway. 🍻” – @StenhouseJr #AskStenhouse pic.twitter.com/sD7u1MLBf2
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 7, 2017
Finally! Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins a wild one in Talladega for his first ever Cup Series victory! 🏁☝🏼 #Talladega #FuelingVictories pic.twitter.com/ksSXaZR7g7
— Sunoco Racing (@SunocoRacing) May 7, 2017
Ricky Bobby would be proud…
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