What’s Happening
Following another round of green flag pit stops, another multi-car incident occurred which collected the likes of Ford driver, Chase Briscoe, Ryan Preece, and 2020 Daytona 500 Champ, Michael McDowell, not to mention Seven-Time himself, Jimmie Johnson.
The wreck occurred as leaders snaked around a lap car on the outside, bottling them up. The triggering point of the incident occured when the 2 of Austin Cendrick lifted, causing SHR drivers Almirola and Preece to get out of shape. After that, chaos ensued as two-time Daytona 500 Champ, Jimmie Johnson was tagged in the wreck.
You Should Know
- The incident again took place after another round of green flag pit stops.
- These green flag pitstops bunched up a very tight filed making it very easy for everything to break loose.
- Kevin Harvick was also involved in the incident, likely putting an end to his hopes of willing in his final Daytona 500, to fan disappointment.
A pileup in Turn 1. #DAYTONA500 pic.twitter.com/JOF6qWkCGo
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 19, 2023
In The Stands
Following the wreck, Nick was still hung up on the abundance of commercial breaks:

A Kyle Busch fan just happy he made it through that one:

Denny know the boss man in the booth can’t be too happy!

In response to PRN, Mark Garrow feels bad for the impressive Truex, McDowell, and Preece:

A lot of fords were involved in this one. Only time will tell if that hinders their chances headed for the checkered.