Shane van Gisbergen wrecks Austin Hill at Chicagoland NASCAR race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
During the NASCAR Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, Shane van Gisbergen collided with Austin Hill on Lap 47, sending Hill into the wall and ending his race. This incident may be viewed as payback for previous clashes, including altercations at Pocono and San Diego. Following the wreck, tensions escalated as Hill approached and made contact with van Gisbergen’s car after being informed not to discuss the incident on team radio. Their long-standing rivalry appears set to continue as the season progresses.
- •Austin Hill was running 28th when the incident occurred.
- •Van Gisbergen drove deeper into the corner before the collision.
- •Hill's car was damaged, leading to an early exit from the race.
- •Previous clashes between the two have escalated tensions.
- •Hill's team urged him to remain calm after the wreck.
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Did Shane van Gisbergen intentionally wreck Austin Hill in NASCAR payback?
"The Richard Childress Racing driver's Chicagoland race ended after a bump from long-time rival SVG, and it may have been payback following recent run-ins
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