Shane van Gisbergen involved in multi-car crash at NASCAR San Diego

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Shane van Gisbergen involved in multi-car crash at NASCAR San Diego
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 10:55 PMMotorsport.comShane van Gisbergen, Zilisch crash out in huge restart pileup at NASCAR San Diego
  • 10:55 PMYahoo SportsShane van Gisbergen, Zilisch crash out in huge restart pileup at NASCAR San Diego
  • 10:38 PMYahoo SportsNASCAR San Diego multi-car crash collects Shane van Gisbergen, forces wall repair
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On lap 32, the NASCAR Cup race in San Diego changed dramatically as the field tried to make it through Turn 1. Connor Zilisch and Austin Hill were on the front row, but Hill missed the apex of Turn 1, pushing up the track. Both cars slammed the wall, and with Shane van Gisbergen directly behind them, he crashed as well. "Sorry guys, locked up the rear brakes," said Hill, who won Saturday's ...Keep reading

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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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Austin Hill missed Turn 1 while battling for the lead, and several cars were torn up, including both of the Red Bull Trackhouse drivers

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