Chase Elliott and Brad Keselowski didn’t last long at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday.
During Lap 19 of the Coca-Cola 600, Elliott’s No. 24 caught fire, then was violently run into by the No. 2 of Keselowski. Remarkably, the rest of the field was able to avoid being collected in the wreck.
Watch the crash in the video below.
Here's another look at why we're under caution.#CocaCola600 pic.twitter.com/L3NsxESV8x
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 28, 2017
It’s not totally clear as to why the No. 24 Napa Chevrolet burst into flames, but it may have been caused by a piece of debris that flew off Jeffrey Earnhardt’s No. 33.
The @NASCARonFOX crew takes a closer look at what happened with the 33.#CocaCola600 pic.twitter.com/AIInx6sRt5
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 28, 2017
Elliott’s car sustained some pretty extensive damage.
Hopes end early for @chaseelliott. #CocaCola600 pic.twitter.com/wcKclkWted
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 28, 2017
With the wreck, Elliott will have to wait at least one more week to capture his first victory in a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race.
Thumbnail photo via Jim Dedmon/USA TODAY Sports Images
