Half the NASCAR Field Involved in ‘Big One' Crash at Atlanta
NASCAR has unofficially counted 23 cars involved in the wreck, which is the most cars involved in a Cup Series crash on a track other than Talladega Speedway or Daytona International Speedway. When Atlanta was repaved and classified as a drafting track four years ago, it joined Daytona and Talladega as a step-sibling, racing similarly and having the opportunity to create 'Big One' crashes like this. This crash feels like it's final initiation into the Superspeedway trio.
Some notable drivers involved in the wreck include William Byron, Joey Logano, Austin Cindric, and Josh Berry, who all saw their race ended by the 'Big One' crash.
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