NASCAR News: William Byron And Brad Keselowski Suffer Horrific Crash At Watkins Glen

NASCAR drivers Brad Keselowski and William Byron were involved in a serious collision that resulted in Byron’s car ending up on top of Keselowski’s during the later stages of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen. Even though the collision was quite severe, both drivers were able to escape the scene.

After Joey Logano made contact with Keselowski’s No. 6 car, Byron attempted an outside move in his No. 24 vehicle, which resulted in the collision. After making the manoeuvre, Byron ended up riding up the back of Keselowski’s vehicle, sending both of their cars crashing into the wall. His right front wheel ended up in Keselowski’s driver’s window.

At Watkins Glen, the situation was utterly chaotic. The first lap’s wrecks created an unsettling atmosphere for the race.

For Byron, the incident was a major setback in what was already looking like a tough race. He was forced to start from the rear and begin from position 34 in overtime due to the serious damage to his car, which required an immediate pit stop.

This occurrence contrasts sharply with his recent downward performance trend and his great season opener. Byron made the following statement earlier in the year on his recent performance issues:

We’ve been all over the place, so I just find the results a little disappointing. However, we had a great race in Iowa, coming in second,” Byron remarked. “I think we simply need to be able to consistently put together those weekends, show up every week, communicate well, put in minimal work, and just assess our current situation.

“This time of year, it’s crucial that we work to go up the points ladder. In order to secure a playoff seeding based on the regular season standings, we should aim to accumulate as many bonus points as possible.

“So, I think that’s truly what matters, whether we can win that race, stage, or climb the points ladder.