Bubba Wallace involved in crash with Alex Bowman at Charlotte NASCAR race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Bubba Wallace collided with Alex Bowman and William Byron during Stage 1 of the Charlotte NASCAR race on October 11, 2026. The crash occurred when Bowman lost control and hit Wallace, sending him into the wall. Byron was subsequently involved in the incident as well. Following the wreck, Wallace exited his car unaided and was evaluated before returning to the garage, while all three drivers sustained significant damage to their vehicles. The crash marked the second caution of the race, ending Stage 1, with Kyle Larson maintaining the lead as Stage 2 began.
- •The crash occurred on Lap 77 of the race.
- •All three cars involved suffered major damage.
- •Kyle Larson held the lead at the start of Stage 2.
- •Tyler Reddick narrowly avoided being part of the crash.
- •Wallace was evaluated and released without injury.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Bubba Wallace in hard crash with Alex Bowman to end Charlotte NASCAR race first stage
"Alex Bowman crashed into Bubba Wallace and William Byron got involved in Stage 1 of the Charlotte NASCAR race.
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