During a NASCAR Cup Series practice session in Phoenix, Daniel Hemric experienced a minor crash after sliding into the wall, making light contact, and resulting in some damage to the right rear of his car. Despite the incident, Hemric was able to drive the car back to the garage, and after a brief period, returned to practice under the #HotPass. The damage, primarily to the bumper from trying different lines on the apron, was assessed by his team. Crew chief Wtrent Owens confirmed that the damage would not necessitate a backup car. Hemric's crash was attributed to pushing the limits with the new aero package, but the car was promptly repaired, allowing him to rejoin the session later.
Daniel Hemric found the limit on the car with the new aero package as he backed the car into the wall. It will be repaired (he got back out late in the session). https://t.co/JxYYzIIjmF
Daniel Hemric returns to practice after tagging the wall in Phoenix. #HotPass https://t.co/YZlBhqUlNU
.@DanielHemric with some bumper damage after going around trying different lines on the apron. @wtrentowens DOES NOT believe this will require a backup car. https://t.co/mXeKkYvxAD
#NASCAR ... Daniel Hemric slides into the wall, making light contact, during Cup practice. He drives the car back to the garage.
Daniel Hemric has crashed in #NASCAR Cup Series practice. Looks like some damage to the right rear. #NASCAR
Cup crews enter the garage at Phoenix. #HotPass https://t.co/WSiGZoCpjp