During a NASCAR event, Ben Rhodes experienced a flat right front tire, leading to a series of unfortunate events on the track. The incident began when contact with Tyler Ankrum in the trioval caused Rhodes' tire to deflate. As Rhodes was attempting to navigate his truck to pit road for repairs, he made significant contact with Tanner Gray and minor contact with Breidinger's truck. This situation resulted in heavy damage to Gray's truck and a caution with 27 laps remaining. Rhodes, after the incident, expressed confusion and dismay over the situation. The event was notable for the potential for a larger crash being narrowly avoided.
Rhodes’ right-rear tire flattened just as Gray was passing him on the inside. Contact to Breidinger’s truck as well. Incredibly fortunate it wasn’t a bigger crash, but remarkably unlucky timing for Gray and Breidinger. #NASCAR https://t.co/DzLx2sAGS8
Rhodes made significant contact to Tanner Gray and some contact with Breidinger as well. #NASCAR
🟡 CAUTION! 27 to go 🟡 Ben Rhodes spins just after getting lapped. Heavy damage for Tanner Gray. #NASCAR
Rhodes: "I don't know what to say about that." Tanner Gray has some damage. #NASCAR
Contact with Tyler Ankrum in the trioval led to the tire going down for Rhodes. #NASCAR https://t.co/Fy7qcBUoEd
A tire went down on Ben Rhodes' truck. He was able to get to pit road. #NASCAR
Ben Rhodes is pitting for a flat right front tire. #NASCAR
Ben Rhodes to pit road, he may have a flat tire. #NASCAR