Engines roaring, tempers flaring, and suddenly the radios light up with panic. Flames shoot from the right front of multiple cars, spotters are begging for a caution, pit crews are ordered to stay ready, and drivers are left furious after contact that set the whole sequence off. It’s the kind of chaos that only a short track can deliver, and the radio chatter tells the story better than anything else.

• Who first spotted the fire, and how quickly did the crew react to keep their car from being lost?
• Which driver got dumped into the apron, and how did he let his frustration out over the mic?
• Why were multiple teams suddenly dealing with nearly identical right front fires?
• And how did pit road strategy flip when crews were told not to change tires even with flames licking at the car?

The mayhem unfolded in real time, with radios crackling between panic and anger, and every team trying to figure out whether to fight through it or pit immediately. It’s a snapshot of just how volatile these races can get, where one wrong move sparks not just tempers but literal fire.

Watch Also