Multi-car crash blocks pit road during NASCAR race at Gateway
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
A multi-car accident occurred on pit road during the Nu Way 225 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway on September 12. The incident took place on Lap 49 while drivers were under a stage break caution. Rajah Caruth spun near the entry of pit lane, triggering a collision that involved Nick Sanchez, Harrison Burton, Anthony Alfredo, Jeremy Clements, and Brandon Jones. The resulting debris blocked the pit road, forcing a red flag as track crews cleared the area. Contact was made with the stall belonging to Brent Crews and two of his crew members, though reports indicate those individuals were unharmed. Sanchez, Clements, and Burton were forced to retire from the race after the incident caused significant damage to their vehicles. The red flag was eventually lifted, allowing the remainder of the field to complete their pit stops.
- •The crash occurred during a stage break caution on Lap 49.
- •Rajah Caruth spun at the entrance to pit road.
- •Nick Sanchez, Harrison Burton, and Jeremy Clements exited the race due to damage.
- •Brent Crews' crew members were involved in the contact but were reported to be uninjured.
- •A red flag halted progress at the Madison, Illinois track while officials cleared the lane.
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"Jesse Love went to Victory Lane for the first time this year with an impressive victory at WWT Raceway on Saturday. The reigning NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion is now just 16 points out of the championship lead after claiming his fourth career win. Love passed Carson Kvapil with 16 laps to go, driving off to collect the checkered flag with Sheldon Creed second, Sam Mayer third ...Keep reading
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"Rajah Caruth spun near the entry of pit road, triggering a multi-car crash that blocked pit road during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Gateway
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:13 AMSheldon Creed Takes Over as O’Reilly Series Points Leader
Sheldon Creed is officially on top of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship standings. After finishing second in Saturday night’s Nu Way 225 at World Wide Technology Raceway , Creed moved into the points lead as the Chase continues to heat up. Creed Keeps The Momentum Rolling Creed entered the Gateway weekend coming off…
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Jesse Love went to Victory Lane for the first time this year with an impressive victory at WWT Raceway on Saturday. The reigning NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion is now just 16 points out of the championship lead after claiming his fourth career win. Love passed Carson Kvapil with 16 laps to go, driving off to collect the checkered flag with Sheldon Creed second, Sam Mayer third ...Keep reading
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Rajah Caruth spun near the entry of pit road, triggering a multi-car crash that blocked pit road during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Gateway
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