Shane van Gisbergen involved in multi-car crash at NASCAR San Diego
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen was part of a significant crash during the second stage of the NASCAR San Diego race on June 21, 2026. The incident occurred on Lap 31 during a three-wide restart involving Austin Hill and Connor Zilisch. Hill's maneuver led to Zilisch hitting the wall, resulting in multiple cars being collected in the wreck. Van Gisbergen's No. 97 Chevrolet sustained heavy damage, forcing him to retire to the garage, while Zilisch was also eliminated from the race. Repairs to the wall were necessary before racing could continue. Following the red flag, Riley Hebrst gained the lead on the next restart.
- •The crash included van Gisbergen, Hill, Zilisch, and several others.
- •Red flag was displayed to address the crash and wall damage.
- •Zilisch and van Gisbergen were both knocked out of the race.
- •Riley Hebrst took the lead on the subsequent restart.
- 11:06 PMMotorsport.com — Shane van Gisbergen, Zilisch crash out in huge restart pileup at NASCAR San Diego - Motorsport.com
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Shane van Gisbergen, Zilisch crash out in huge restart pileup at NASCAR San Diego
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR San Diego multi-car crash collects Shane van Gisbergen, forces wall repair
"Shane van Gisbergen, Austin Hill and Connor Zilisch were involved in a huge wreck midway through the second stage at NASCAR San Diego race.
"Austin Hill missed Turn 1 while battling for the lead, and several cars were torn up, including both of the Red Bull Trackhouse drivers
"Austin Hill missed Turn 1 while battling for the lead, and several cars were torn up, including both of the Red Bull Trackhouse drivers
Sources
External links- Motorsport.comJun 21, 2026, 11:06 PMShane van Gisbergen, Zilisch crash out in huge restart pileup at NASCAR San Diego - Motorsport.com
Austin Hill missed Turn 1 while battling for the lead, and several cars were torn up, including both of the Red Bull Trackhouse drivers
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 10:55 PMShane van Gisbergen, Zilisch crash out in huge restart pileup at NASCAR San Diego
Austin Hill missed Turn 1 while battling for the lead, and several cars were torn up, including both of the Red Bull Trackhouse drivers
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 10:38 PMNASCAR San Diego multi-car crash collects Shane van Gisbergen, forces wall repair
Shane van Gisbergen, Austin Hill and Connor Zilisch were involved in a huge wreck midway through the second stage at NASCAR San Diego race.
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