July 5: Austin Dillon crashes at the Coke Zero 400
The dramatic final lap in the Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola ended with a dangerous wreck involving Austin Dillon. The No. 3 was caught in a massive multi-car accident just after the field was taking the checkered flag. Dillon, surprisingly, walked away just fine but said he was prepared to “be really sore.” | Read the full story
July 5: Austin Dillon in his own words on Daytona crash
After much talk about Dillon’s wreck at Daytona, he finally was able to give a firsthand account of the accident and let everyone know that he was going to be just fine, physically and mentally. Austin was more concerned about the fans in the stands who were affected by the wreck. | Read the full story
July 5: Daytona president responds to wreck: ‘The fence worked’
Daytona International Speedway president, Joie Chitwood III, told reporters that following the Austin Dillon wreck, 13 spectators had to be seen by medical personnel. Chitwood said that, in terms of safety procedures, “we’ll learn from it, we’ll analyze it, and we’ll round up our engineering team and see if there’s any additional things we can learn to get better the next time.” | Read the full story
July 6: Johnson: ‘I’m shocked [he’s] even alive’
See Jimmie Johnson talk about being surprised Austin Dillon wasn’t seriously injured during a big wreck at Daytona. | Watch the video
July 6: Drivers react to dramatic wreck in Daytona finish
Watch Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson and Landon Cassill talk about the big crash on the final lap of the Coke Zero 400. | Watch their reactions
July 6: France responds to Daytona wreck: ‘Working to make racing safer and better’
Brian France spoke to SiriusXM Radio the Monday following the Daytona wreck stating that NASCAR is taking all precautionary measures possible. He said that NASCAR is working on solutions to avoid similar crashes in the future, at the organization’s R&D Center in Concord, North Carolina. | Read the full story
July 6: Ives breaks down moments after Dillon’s wreck
See exclusive footage of Austin Dillon‘s scary crash and listen to Greg Ives break down the moments following, as as the No. 88 crew rushed to the No. 3 car’s aid. | Watch his interview
July 7: Ty Dillon‘s reaction to his brother’s wild wreck
Austin Dillon discusses his brother, Ty’s, reaction to the last-lap wreck at Daytona. | Hear what he said
July 7: Austin Dillon: ‘You feel like Superman’
Two days after the crash , Austin Dillon said that he was holding up well and feeling good. He said that he had seen the video multiple times and seen the replays. “It’s a wicked crash,” he said. | Read the full story
July 7: No Bull: Dillion explains post-wreck gesture
Austin Dillon had quite the grand entrance upon exiting his car after his emotional Daytona wreck and it left the public puzzled. He later explained his questionable gesture as a tribute to Lane Frost, who Dillon described as “one of the best bull riders of all time.” | Read the full story
July 7: O’Donnell: NASCAR looking at Dillon’s car
NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer Steve O’Donnell appeared on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s “The Morning Drive” and said that Dillon’s car and parts were at the NASCAR Research and Development Center in Concord, North Carolina, where they were under investigation. | Read the full story
July 8: Junior responds to Austin’s crash: ‘It’s an awful feeling’
Despite winning the Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was more concerned about Austin Dillon than he was about celebrating in Vctory Lane. Junior admitted to being on the verge of tears the night of the wreck and wanted to make sure that everyone affected was OK. | Read the full story
July 8: 88 crew recalls frenzy to check on Dillon
Not only was Dale Earnhardt Jr. preoccupied with making sure that Austin was OK after the wreck but the entire No. 88 team was, as well. Junior’s team didn’t hold the typical post-race win celebration, but reacted with concern and worried emotions. | Read the full story