Fan arrested after trespassing during red flag at NASCAR event
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:58 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
During a red flag at the San Diego street course event on June 21, a fan accessed the NASCAR track, approaching Sheldon Creed's car and exchanging a fist-bump with the driver. The interruption occurred amidst a significant crash that affected the Turn 1 wall. Following the brief interaction, the fan left the area quickly and was subsequently arrested for trespassing. NASCAR officials are investigating the incident to ensure safety protocols are reinforced.
- •Event took place at the San Diego street course on June 21.
- •Fan approached Sheldon Creed's No. 00 Haas Factory Team Ford.
- •The interruption followed a red flag due to a major crash.
- •Fan was arrested for trespassing after the incident.
- 12:58 AMMotorsport.com — Fan arrested after scaling fences onto NASCAR track, fist-bumping driver during stoppage
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Fan arrested after scaling fences onto NASCAR track, fist-bumping driver during stoppage
"During a red flag for a massive restart crash that severely damaged the Turn 1 wall at the San Diego street course, something truly unusual happened. Wearing flip-flops, a fan walked onto the race track and approached the No. 00 Haas Factory Team Ford of Sheldon Creed. They shared a brief conversation, which ended with a fist-bump. The fan then slapped the hood of the car and quickly scaled ...Keep reading
"The man shared a brief chat with driver Sheldon Creed, escaped by climbing two fences, and was quickly arrested by federal agents
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 21, 2026, 12:58 AMFan arrested after scaling fences onto NASCAR track, fist-bumping driver during stoppage
During a red flag for a massive restart crash that severely damaged the Turn 1 wall at the San Diego street course, something truly unusual happened. Wearing flip-flops, a fan walked onto the race track and approached the No. 00 Haas Factory Team Ford of Sheldon Creed. They shared a brief conversation, which ended with a fist-bump. The fan then slapped the hood of the car and quickly scaled ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:58 AMFan arrested after scaling fences onto NASCAR track, fist-bumping driver during stoppage
The man shared a brief chat with driver Sheldon Creed, escaped by climbing two fences, and was quickly arrested by federal agents
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