William Byron expresses frustration during halted NASCAR Cup Series race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 1:42 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
William Byron showed visible frustration with his No. 24 Chevrolet during the NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026. While running 19th, Byron vented about his car's handling before lightning caused a red flag, pausing the event before the halfway point. Crew chief Rudy Fugle acknowledged Byron's concerns, emphasizing the need to drive despite the issues. At the time of the delay, Byron had failed to advance from his starting position of 26th and needed a stronger performance during the event to improve his standings.
- •Byron ran 19th before the race was halted by lightning.
- •The crew chief acknowledged Byron's frustration over the car's handling.
- •Byron started the race in 26th position with limited advancement.
- •He entered the race needing a strong performance to improve his standings.
- •The red flag occurred before reaching the halfway point of the race.
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — William Byron’s Frustration Boils Over in Heated Radio Exchange During EchoPark Race
"William Byron didn't hide his frustration with his race car during Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race, leading to a heated radio exchange with crew chief Rudy Fugle before lightning brought the event to a halt.
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