From Road & Track · Victoria Beaver · · 40s
Sand Barrels Hit Again at Homestead
NASCAR driver crashes into sand barrels at Homestead-Miami Speedway, red-flagging race for 2026 championship.
In brief
NASCAR driver crashes into sand barrels at Homestead-Miami Speedway, red-flagging race for 2026 championship. Andrew Patterson hit sand barrels at Homestead-Miami Speedway pit-lane entrance, triggering red flag for 2026 NASCAR championship race. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Red Flag Triggered
Andrew Patterson crashed into sand barrels at Homestead-Miami Speedway pit-lane entrance, triggering red flag for 2026 championship race.
Championship Impact
Five drivers remain in the mix to become 2026 O’Reilly Series Champion after sand-related red flag period.
Past Incidents
Kyle Larson crashed out of 2023 Homestead-Miami race while chasing second championship, losing points.
The essence
Andrew Patterson hit sand barrels at Homestead-Miami Speedway pit-lane entrance, triggering red flag for 2026 NASCAR championship race.
