Ryan Blaney takes blame for crash involving Reddick and Elliott at Nashville
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:16 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
During the final lap of the NASCAR Cup race at Nashville on June 1, a crash occurred between Tyler Reddick and Chase Elliott as they battled for position. With Reddick trying to pass Elliott and Shane van Gisbergen, the trio collided at the exit of Turn 4, resulting in contact as they raced toward the finish line, separated by just 0.005 seconds. Ryan Blaney accepted responsibility for the incident after the race. The aftermath of the crash could have implications for the drivers involved as the series moves forward.
- •The crash involved Tyler Reddick, Chase Elliott, and Shane van Gisbergen.
- •Reddick attempted to pass Elliott and made contact.
- •The race took place on June 1 in Nashville.
- •Ryan Blaney took responsibility for the crash.
- •The finish was extremely close, with just 0.005 seconds between the cars.
- 6:16 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Blaney takes blames for huge Reddick, Elliott crash at checkered flag
- 6:16 AMMotorsport.com — Ryan Blaney takes blames for huge Reddick, Elliott crash at checkered flag
"On the final lap of Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Nashville, a multi-car battle was getting intense around the final spot inside the top five. With two fresh right-sides, Tyler Reddick squeezed between Chase Elliott and Shane van Gisbergen at the exit of Turn 4. He and Elliott slammed doors as they all raced to the line, with just 0.005s between all three cars. After reviewing the finish ...Keep reading
"Reddick left Nashville with a decent finish, but a destroyed race car after Blaney's bump-gone-wrong
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 6:16 AMRyan Blaney takes blames for huge Reddick, Elliott crash at checkered flag
Reddick left Nashville with a decent finish, but a destroyed race car after Blaney's bump-gone-wrong
- Motorsport.comJun 1, 2026, 6:16 AMRyan Blaney takes blames for huge Reddick, Elliott crash at checkered flag
On the final lap of Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Nashville, a multi-car battle was getting intense around the final spot inside the top five. With two fresh right-sides, Tyler Reddick squeezed between Chase Elliott and Shane van Gisbergen at the exit of Turn 4. He and Elliott slammed doors as they all raced to the line, with just 0.005s between all three cars. After reviewing the finish ...Keep reading
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