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Matt DiBenedetto Escapes Fiery Crash, Safety Team Scrutinized
8/31/2025
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Story summary
- Matt DiBenedetto narrowly escaped a car fire during the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Portland International Raceway on August 31, 2025.
- He exited the vehicle on the last lap of Stage 1, removing his shoes due to flames.
- DiBenedetto was evaluated at the care center and finished 34th, thanking his safety gear.
- The incident highlighted concerns regarding the AMR Safety Team's response time.
