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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
'Need Help': Cody Ware's scary crash sparks outrage over NASCAR's delayed caution
During the Chicago Street Race, Cody Ware slammed into a tire barrier at 93mph and as smoke poured out of his wrecked car, he radioed two chilling words: 'Need help.' But for nearly 35 seconds, nothing happened. NASCAR didn't throw the caution until Shane van Gisbergen took the white flag and the final lap was underway, effectively ending the race under yellow and avoiding an overtime restart. That's now causing backlash from all over the racing world with many calling it unacceptable and dangerous. Advertisement Cody Ware's crash was on the last lap of the Chicago Street Race. A blown brake rotor left him unable to slow down into Turn 6 and he hit the barrier hard. Hard enough that drivers, analysts and fans all thought for sure a yellow would come. But it didn't. Also Read:: NASCAR points leaders today: Cup Series points leaders after Chicago 35 Seconds of Silence as Cody Called for Help In-car audio captured Cody Ware's voice asking for help. His window net was still up so he was still inside and potentially injured. Yet the race continued at full speed as he sat motionless in the runoff. 'It took NASCAR 35 seconds to throw a caution,' wrote reporter Seth Eggert. 'Unreal. Unacceptable.' Joseph Srigley, editor-in-chief at was just as stunned: 'That's a brutal impact… I can't believe that wasn't an immediate caution.'But the delay has raised questions about safety protocols, and what could have happened if Ware couldn't have walked away. Advertisement Thankfully, Ware was able to walk away from the crash without serious injury. The Rick Ware Racing driver himself was surprised by the slow response. 'Obviously, I'm not going anywhere, there's not much I can do at that point,' Ware said after the race. 'At that point I'm just focused on getting out of the car and getting to a safe spot.' Several reports indicate that NASCAR officials did not know how serious the crash was and whether Cody Ware would manage to come out alone. Kind of like what happened to Kyle Larson at this same race last year But this time it was different and the delay was much more costly in terms of public trust. Now that the Chicago race is behind us, the fallout continues. NASCAR's response time is being questioned again and we're asking: why did it take a driver's radioed plea, and 35 seconds, to realize something was seriously wrong? The driver walked away this time. But next time it could cost more. Also Read:: NASCAR results Chicago: NASCAR Cup Series stage results, Chicago Street Race winner Advertisement Related Headlines
Newsweek
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
NASCAR Teases Imminent Major Announcement Ahead Of Michigan Cup Race
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. NASCAR has confirmed that a major partner announcement will be made today at the Michigan International Speedway at 1 p.m. ET. The announcement comes during the NASCAR Truck and Cup Series race weekend in Michigan and will be made ahead of the Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400, which begins at 2 p.m. ET. It stated in a media alert that, "A major NASCAR partner announcement will be made on the pre-race stage at Michigan International Speedway for fans and media in attendance." #NASCAR will announce a new major partner on the pre-race stage tomorrow at 1 PM ET before the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan. Hmm... What could it be? 😂 — Toby Christie (@Toby_Christie) June 7, 2025 Although it has not been confirmed what the announcement will be, many expect it to be to confirm the return of Dodge RAM as a manufacturer to the Craftsman Truck Series. Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on... Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on June 07, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan. MoreIf the iconic American car brand returns to the sport, it will be the first time a RAM has raced in the Truck Series since 2016. Commissioner of NASCAR Steve Phelps previously explained to Sports Business Journal: "We are having robust discussions with a number of [original equipment] partners that someday, if I had to guess and were a betting man, something is going to hit. "I just don't know with whom or the timing of that. I know that's an answer I've given repeatedly over the last five years, but they're facts. There's no BS in the comment I just made." If this is true, Dodge RAM would join Toyota, Chevrolet, and Ford as the fourth OEM in the racing series. On top of the rumors of Dodge returning to the Truck Series, there is also speculation that YouTuber turned racer Cleetus McFarland (Garrett Mitchell) could be racing with the team. NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400: Starting Grid
