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NASCAR tire changer Bryan Backus escapes serious injury in pit road crash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:25 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

NASCAR tire changer Bryan Backus escapes serious injury in pit road crash

Summary

Bryan Backus, a tire changer for Joe Gibbs Racing, narrowly avoided serious injury during a crash on pit road at a NASCAR event last weekend. Backus was preparing for a routine tire change when another car spun out, causing a multi-car pileup. He described the incident as intense, stating that if he had been positioned just one foot to the left, the outcome could have been fatal. Fortunately, he only experienced stiffness in his ankle afterward. Originally from Walton, New York, Backus transitioned to NASCAR after competing in college sports. His next event will be the Craftsman Truck Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17.

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•Bryan Backus works as a tire changer for Joe Gibbs Racing.
•Crash occurred during a routine tire change at a NASCAR event.
•Backus described the experience as intense but escaped with minor injuries.
•He previously played college soccer and basketball in New York.
•Backus will participate in the Craftsman Truck Series race on September 17.

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11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Walton native’s experience in close NASCAR crash

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WALTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A Walton native working in NASCAR narrowly avoided being seriously injured in a crash on pit road this past weekend. Bryan Backus is a tire changer for Joe Gibbs Racing, who was preparing to do a routine rear tire change in NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Drivers were making their standard […]
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