Sam Mayer breaks wall in massive restart pileup, collecting over 20 cars
A Lap 35 restart accident involving Sam Mayer caused a multi-car wreck on June 20. The crash damaged the temporary outside barrier and forced a red flag. Corey Heim won the event while SVG was eliminated.
What changed
Updated the total car count and identified Anthony Alfredo as a primary participant in the crash.
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Sam Mayer triggers massive pileup at Naval Base Coronado
confidence 85%A Lap 35 restart accident involving Sam Mayer caused a multi-car wreck on June 20. The crash damaged the temporary outside barrier and forced a red flag. Corey Heim won the event while SVG was eliminated.
What's confirmed:
- The accident occurred on June 20 during the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Naval Base Coronado.
- Sam Mayer triggered the wreck during a Lap 35 restart.
- The crash caused a red flag for the event.
- Corey Heim won the race.
- SVG was eliminated in the wreck.
Still unconfirmed:
- The crash involved 25 cars.
- The crash involved 23 cars.
- The temporary wall shifted nearly a meter.
- Sam Mayer hit the inside wall and was sent into Anthony Alfredo.
- The crash occurred in the final stage of the race.
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Sam Mayer Triggers Massive Pileup at Naval Base Coronado
confidence 80%A major accident during the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Naval Base Coronado caused extensive damage to the track wall. Sam Mayer triggered the wreck on a lap 35 restart, leading to a second red flag for the event. The crash collected a large number of drivers and required repairs to the Turn 1 barrier.
What's confirmed:
- The accident occurred during the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.
- Sam Mayer triggered a massive pileup that damaged the wall.
- The crash happened during a lap 35 restart in Stage 3.
- The incident resulted in a red flag for the race.
- The accident damaged the wall lining the outside of Turn 1.
Still unconfirmed:
- The crash collected 25 drivers.
- The crash collected 23 cars.
- The crash collected 19 cars.
- Sam Mayer called the situation irresponsible and embarrassing.