Austin Green crashes into barrier at Sonoma after brake failure
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
During NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at Sonoma Raceway on June 26, Austin Green experienced a severe brake failure while entering the Turn 11 hairpin. The incident caused significant damage as he crashed into the tire barrier, pushing it back and scattering debris. Green emerged from the crash uninjured and was checked at the infield care center. The session was red-flagged for nearly 30 minutes before resuming, with Shane van Gisbergen recording the fastest lap time. Green had completed ten laps prior to the incident and was ranked 22nd at the time of the crash.
- •Austin Green lost brakes entering Turn 11 at Sonoma.
- •The crash caused a red flag for nearly 30 minutes.
- •No injuries reported; Green thanked NASCAR for car safety.
- •Shane van Gisbergen recorded the fastest lap during practice.
- •Green shared the No. 87 car with Nick Sanchez this summer.
- 8:45 PMMotorsport.com — Austin Green smashes Sonoma hairpin barrier after scary brake failure
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Green smashes Sonoma hairpin barrier after scary brake failure
"NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at Sonoma Raceway was red-flagged on Saturday following a scary crash in the Turn 11 hairpin. Austin Green, driving the No. 87 Peterson Racing Chevrolet, lost brakes on entry of the Turn 11 hairpin. He slammed the tire barrier, sending bundles flying, and digging underneath them. The car even pushed the concrete barrier back. Thankfully, the ...Keep reading
"Green walked away from the accident unscathed, but repairs were needed to both the wall and tire pack at the Turn 11 hairpin
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 26, 2026, 8:45 PMAustin Green smashes Sonoma hairpin barrier after scary brake failure
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at Sonoma Raceway was red-flagged on Saturday following a scary crash in the Turn 11 hairpin. Austin Green, driving the No. 87 Peterson Racing Chevrolet, lost brakes on entry of the Turn 11 hairpin. He slammed the tire barrier, sending bundles flying, and digging underneath them. The car even pushed the concrete barrier back. Thankfully, the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 8:45 PMAustin Green smashes Sonoma hairpin barrier after scary brake failure
Green walked away from the accident unscathed, but repairs were needed to both the wall and tire pack at the Turn 11 hairpin
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