What year was Austin Dillon Daytona crash?

Austin Dillon survived what was a multi-car crash in the final lap of the 2015 Daytona Cup Series race.

Did Austin Dillon get hurt?

Dillon walked away and waved to the crowd after his car got airborne and was torn apart by the fence. He was been checked and released from the infield care center with a bruised tailbone and forearm. Track president Joie Chitwood III confirmed 13 fans were examined and eight declined treatment.

Did Austin Dillon survive the crash?

The work done at RCR is one of many reasons why Dillon not only survived a horrific collision with the catch-fence early Monday at the finish line of the Coke Zero 400, it’s one reason why he walked away unhurt. – Coke Zero 400 finish-line crash creates more relief than celebration for Earnhardt Jr.

Did Dillon win Daytona?

Dillon is a three-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series with a win in the 2018 Daytona 500 and has made the NASCAR Playoffs four times (2016-18 and 2020). Although it doesn’t count toward his career win total, Dillon most recently won the 2021 Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 race at Daytona International Speedway.

What happened Ryan Newman?

Ryan Newman was involved in a horrific crash during the 62nd Daytona 500 on Feb. Newman’s Ford Mustang was clipped from behind as he led in the race’s final lap. Newman went airborne and flipped several times. The 42-year-old was hospitalized for two days with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Who won the Daytona 500 in 2015?

Joey Logano
2015 Daytona 500/Winners

Contested over 203 laps – extended from 200 laps due to a green–white–checker finish – on the 2.5 mi (4.0 km) asphalt superspeedway, it was the first race of the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Joey Logano won the race, recording the second Daytona 500 win for Team Penske, and his ninth career Sprint Cup victory.

How many Nascar drivers have died racing?

The NASCAR Cup Series has seen 28 driver fatalities, the most recent of which occurred in February 2001 when Dale Earnhardt was killed during the Daytona 500.

Did Richard Childress ever drive a race car?

Richard Childress (born September 21, 1945 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is an American former NASCAR driver and the current team owner of Richard Childress Racing (RCR)….

When did Ryan Newman crash at Daytona 500?

2003
“ This one, we didn’t hear anything so we knew it’s not gonna be good.” Greg Newman remembered a similarly violent incident during the 2003 Daytona 500 when Ryan and Ken Schrader got together and Ryan’s car was sent into the air after hitting the wall.

Who won the Daytona 500 in 2016?

Denny Hamlin
2016 Daytona 500/Winners
Contested over 200 laps on the 2.5-mile (4.0 km) asphalt superspeedway, it was the first race of the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Denny Hamlin won the race in a photo finish over Martin Truex Jr..