NASCAR Chase contenders involved in late wreck at Gateway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
During the second race of the NASCAR Chase at World Wide Technology Raceway, a significant wreck occurred with 18 laps remaining. Christopher Bell, Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick, and Josh Berry were involved in the incident, which followed a restart led by Joey Logano. The crash caused substantial damage and shifted the championship picture dramatically, as all four drivers were in contention for the title. The race had already seen several incidents, and the crash with fewer than 20 laps to go emphasized the survival aspect of the event for the title contenders.
- •Massive wreck involved Bell, Wallace, Reddick, and Berry at Gateway.
- •Incident happened 18 laps before the race concluded.
- •Bell was coming off a win at the Southern 500.
- •Ryan Blaney already out of contention due to a brake rotor failure.
- •Upcoming races may see further impact on the Chase standings.
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Chase Contenders Caught in Massive Late Wreck at Gateway
"A massive wreck with 18 laps remaining at World Wide Technology Raceway collected Christopher Bell, Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick and Josh Berry in a chaotic finish to the Enjoy Illinois 300.
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