Summary
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin highlighted safety concerns with the Next Gen cars after several fire incidents occurred during a race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Austin Cindric’s car caught fire during the race, filling his cockpit with smoke, but his team managed to get the car running again. Josh Berry also experienced a fire in his car, affecting his performance in the playoffs.
Key Facts
- Denny Hamlin voiced concerns about the safety of NASCAR's Next Gen cars after fire incidents at Bristol Motor Speedway.
- Austin Cindric's car caught fire on Lap 454, filling with smoke, but his team extinguished it, allowing him to finish the race.
- Cindric ended up in 30th place, which helped him advance in the playoff round.
- There were reportedly four or five fires during the race, according to Hamlin.
- Josh Berry's car caught fire, filling with smoke after 78 laps, ruining his chances in the playoffs.
- Hamlin mentioned seeing multiple fires as a recurring issue with the Next Gen cars.
