Richmond has a way of bringing out some odd moments – remember the fence climber last year?
However, this odd moment took place on track as Michael McDowell swerved and hit a NASCAR safety truck during a lap 290 caution in Saturday night’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway,.
All crew men aboard the truck were uninjured as McDowell said he did not see the truck there and the No. 38 of David Gilliland was “sitting right there.”
The damage to McDowell’s No. 95 was significant – tearing the right-rear sheetmetal loose from the Ford and sending it to the garage.
“I’m not really sure what happened,” McDowell said. “I’m embarrassed for my team. My mistake. Luckily no one was hurt.”
McDowell as well as his crew chief and spotter were called to the NASCAR hauler.
Growing up in Easton, Pa., Zach Catanzareti has grown his auto racing interest from fandom to professional. Joining Frontstretch in 2015, Zach enjoys nothing more than being at the track, having covered his first half-season of 18 races in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in 2017. With experience behind the wheel, behind the camera and in the media center, he thrives on being an all-around reporter.