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Close Call: Loose Wheel Strikes Suarez’s Car in NASCAR

4/14/2025

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A loose wheel from John Hunter Nemechek's car narrowly missed striking Daniel Suarez's pit crew during the NASCAR Cup race at Bristol, hitting Suarez's car instead. Thankfully, no crew members were injured. However, Suarez's team faced penalties for equipment interference, underscoring the perilous nature of pit road in the high-stakes world of NASCAR racing.

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A loose wheel from John Hunter Nemechek's car narrowly missed striking Daniel Suarez's pit crew during the NASCAR Cup race at Bristol, hitting Suarez's car instead. Thankfully, no crew members were injured. However, Suarez's team faced penalties for equipment interference, underscoring the perilous nature of pit road in the high-stakes world of NASCAR racing.