In a dramatic turn of events at the NASCAR Xfinity race at Phoenix Raceway, Justin Allgaier suffered a heartbreaking defeat after a left-rear tire failure caused him to crash into the wall while leading the race with just five laps remaining. This unexpected incident led to the race going into overtime, where C. Smith Racing clinched his second NASCAR Xfinity Series win for Joe Gibbs Racing. Despite the unfortunate end, Allgaier confirmed he was okay after the hard hit. The race was filled with tense moments, including a three-wide battle in traffic where JL2 struggled to get past Creed with only seven laps to go.
Heartbreak for Justin Allgaier in Phoenix. @ReganSmith | #NASCARonFS1 https://t.co/OVGlPnIo2n
.@CSmith_Racing wins his first JGR race at @phoenixraceway! https://t.co/GWx7E3N5Pk
.@CSmith_Racing hangs on in overtime to win the #NASCAR Xfinity race at @phoenixraceway for @JoeGibbsRacing š https://t.co/O0iaFlIVUB
REPOST to congratulate @CSmith_Racing! He gets his second @NASCAR_Xfinity Series win, coming at @phoenixraceway! https://t.co/ojoJeYnvPe
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NEWS: @CSmith_Racing wins Saturday's #NASCAR Xfinity race at @phoenixraceway in OT
GREEN for NASCAR overtime! #NASCAR | #BeforeYouDig200
#NASCAR Video: OH NO! It looked like Justin Allgaier had Saturday's Xfinity race at Phoenix all sewed up as he had a big lead with five laps to go. Then, he had a tire go down, and he crashed really hard, which ended his day: https://t.co/Ca0VZPGxoK
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Allgaier was on the apron in Turns 3/4 right before the wreck. Haven't really seen others doing that, and I wonder if he could have run over something down there...#NASCAR
Justin Allgaier says he is okay after this hard hit from the lead. https://t.co/SjWXu2hAe1 https://t.co/a0H0eRPWoG
Unreal. Awful luck for Allgaier... #NASCAR https://t.co/2gntNDIJDw
WHAT!? š± @J_Allgaier was cruising to the #NASCAR Xfinity win at @phoenixraceway, but a cut LR tire sends him into the wall! š„ š„ @NASCARONFOX https://t.co/KxYlgsSF4H
Justin Allgaier goes around from the lead with just five laps to go after a left-rear flat. Wow. #NASCARonFS1 https://t.co/HRa6XrxzcO https://t.co/5XjrEH7tEk
What. In. The. World? Three second lead ... gone. Win in the bag ... gone. I think that was a ... left-rear tire that shredded? #NASCAR | #BeforeYouDig200
Allgaier had one hand on the trophy, and now a destroyed race car and a DNF. #NASCAR
Caution! Justin Allgaier had a left rear tire go down while leading with five laps to go. He spun and that car is obliterated. WOW! #NASCAR
One hand from the flagstand. Five to go for Allgaier AND HE CRASHES HARD IN TURN TWO! WHAT?! #NASCAR | #BeforeYouDig200
OMG! Justin Allgaier crashes from the lead with a cut tire! #NASCAR
Justin Allgaier cuts a left rear tire with five laps remaining. #NASCAR
Nudge, nudge ... three wide in traffic ... and STILL, JL2 can't get by Creed. Seven to go. #NASCAR | #BeforeYouDig200