# Sand Barrels Hit Again at Homestead

> NASCAR driver crashes into sand barrels at Homestead-Miami Speedway, red-flagging race for 2026 championship.
- Title: Sand Barrels Hit Again at Homestead · Road & Track | Shortify
- Summary: NASCAR driver crashes into sand barrels at Homestead-Miami Speedway, red-flagging race for 2026 championship.
- Keywords: homestead-miami speedway, nascar, sand barrels, championship, red flag, andrew patterson, Road & Track
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74365825/homestead-miami-sand-barrels-red-flag
- Author: Victoria Beaver
- Published: 2026-11-08T00:27:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: homestead-miami speedway, nascar, sand barrels, championship, red flag, andrew patterson, cars, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Andrew Patterson hit sand barrels at Homestead-Miami Speedway pit-lane entrance, triggering red flag for 2026 NASCAR championship race.