A scary moment unfolded Saturday at the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway as Justin Allgaier smashed into a wall during Stage 1.
The trouble started as the pack exited Turn 2. Allgaier, who was struggling for position within the lead group, lost control after maneuvering in front of Riley Herbst. Allgaier failed to regain control and smashed into the wall.
A big hit for Justin Allgaier at Talladega. Jesse Love claims Stage 1 under caution. https://t.co/2toTEb6Bgc pic.twitter.com/9O43DhRE0L
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The recoil sent Allgaier back toward the track, where his car eventually settled on the backstretch.
“I hate it for everybody, you know, dash for cash,” Allgaier told the track. “Obviously, really important race for us, nothing to show, no stage points or anything,” he added. “So, I hate it, I hate it for everybody back in the shop.”
Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 20, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
All indications are that Allgaier did not sustain significant injury.
For his part, Herbst denied intentionally hitting Allgaier and said he would contact him about the incident.
Herbst ended up finishing second behind Jesse Love. Allgaier finished 38th.
