Sam Mayer crashes into wall during restart, collecting over 20 cars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
A restart early in the final stage at San Diego saw Sam Mayer clip the inside wall, directing his car into Anthony Alfredo and triggering a multi-car pileup. At least 23 cars were involved in the significant crash, prompting NASCAR to red-flag the race for safety. This incident marks the second red flag of the event, following an earlier caution caused by a different issue. The race remains under suspension as officials assess the situation and the extent of damage to the track and vehicles.
- •Sam Mayer's car clipped the inside wall at San Diego.
- •The crash involved at least 23 cars according to reports.
- •NASCAR issued a red flag following the incident.
- •This is the second red flag during the race.
- •Officials are assessing damage and safety protocols.
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Mayer damages wall in 25-car crash at NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Mayer breaks wall in massive restart pileup, collecting over 20 cars
- 12:07 AMMotorsport.com — Sam Mayer breaks wall in massive restart pileup, collecting over 20 cars
"A restart early in the final stage at San Diego, Sam Mayer clipped the inside wall, shooting him across the nose of Anthony Alfredo and directly into the concrete wall lining the outside of Turn 1. At least 23 cars were involved in the violent crash according to The CW, and NASCAR immediately red-flagged the event. It was the second red flag of the race, with the first one caused by a metal ...Keep reading
"NASCAR had to make extensive repairs to the temporary wall lining the outside of Turn 1 after a restart melee, and even fully replace a damaged section
"Sam Mayer's impact in turn 1 during the NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race produced a 25-car crash forced a lengthy red flag for wall repairs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:10 AMSam Mayer damages wall in 25-car crash at NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race
Sam Mayer's impact in turn 1 during the NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race produced a 25-car crash forced a lengthy red flag for wall repairs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:07 AMSam Mayer breaks wall in massive restart pileup, collecting over 20 cars
NASCAR had to make extensive repairs to the temporary wall lining the outside of Turn 1 after a restart melee, and even fully replace a damaged section
- Motorsport.comJun 21, 2026, 12:07 AMSam Mayer breaks wall in massive restart pileup, collecting over 20 cars
A restart early in the final stage at San Diego, Sam Mayer clipped the inside wall, shooting him across the nose of Anthony Alfredo and directly into the concrete wall lining the outside of Turn 1. At least 23 cars were involved in the violent crash according to The CW, and NASCAR immediately red-flagged the event. It was the second red flag of the race, with the first one caused by a metal ...Keep reading
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