NASCAR crew member saves reporter from runaway pit cart during race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:17 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
During the Dover race weekend, Donovan Williams, a tire carrier for Spire Motorsports' No. 7 Chevrolet, intervened in a dangerous situation involving a runaway pit cart. As the heavy cart rolled downhill, Amanda Busick, a reporter for NASCAR on FOX, was in its direct line. Williams placed himself between Busick and the cart, successfully preventing a potential accident. The incident highlights the quick response and courage of crew members during fast-paced race environments.
- •Donovan Williams works for Spire Motorsports and Hendrick Motorsports.
- •The incident occurred during All-Star Race Weekend.
- •Williams put himself in harm's way to protect Amanda Busick.
- •No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
- 5:17 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR crew member honored for saving reporter from runaway pit cart
- 5:17 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR crew member honored for saving reporter from runaway pit cart
"Donovan Williams, who works as a tire carrier for Spire Motorsports' No. 7 Chevrolet and is part of the Hendrick Motorsports athletics department, was involved in a freak accident during the Dover race weekend. A heavy pit cart rolled down a hill during All-Star Race Weekend, and NASCAR on FOX reporter Amanda Busick was directly in its path. Williams put himself between her and the cart, and ...Keep reading
"Donovan Williams put himself in harm's way at Dover Motor Speedway, shielding NASCAR on FOX reporter Amanda Busick from serious injury
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 5, 2026, 5:17 AMNASCAR crew member honored for saving reporter from runaway pit cart
Donovan Williams, who works as a tire carrier for Spire Motorsports' No. 7 Chevrolet and is part of the Hendrick Motorsports athletics department, was involved in a freak accident during the Dover race weekend. A heavy pit cart rolled down a hill during All-Star Race Weekend, and NASCAR on FOX reporter Amanda Busick was directly in its path. Williams put himself between her and the cart, and ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 5:17 AMNASCAR crew member honored for saving reporter from runaway pit cart
Donovan Williams put himself in harm's way at Dover Motor Speedway, shielding NASCAR on FOX reporter Amanda Busick from serious injury
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