NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 25, 2026Miami-Dade County
NASCAR race at Talladega stopped after Joey Logano's car goes airborne in 15-car wreck
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The NASCAR race at Talladega Superspeedway was temporarily stopped under a red flag with five laps remaining after a 15-car pileup sent Joey Logano's car airborne onto its roof. Safety crews righted the vehicle, and Logano climbed out uninjured while Riley Herbst was assisted from his car after hitting the inside wall.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The multi-car crash halted a major motorsport event near the finish and resulted in significant vehicle damage and minor injuries, highlighting ongoing safety concerns regarding airborne crashes at high-speed ovals.
Key Facts
- A 15-car pileup occurred on the frontstretch at Talladega Superspeedway with five laps remaining in the race.
- Joey Logano's car went airborne and landed on its roof before safety crews righted the vehicle.
- Logano climbed out of his car unassisted and was running in fourth place at the time of the incident.
- Riley Herbst appeared to lose his brakes and hit the inside wall at virtually full speed in his No. 35 Toyota.
- Herbst exited his car with assistance from safety workers and was later seen with a soft cast on his left hand and a wrap on his wrist and forearm.
- Logano praised NASCAR's recent safety enhancements, noting that his car's roll cage held up better than in a similar 2021 crash at the same track.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationFord“Manufacturer of Logano's car”PersonAustin Cindric“Driver involved in the pileup”PersonJosh Berry“Driver involved in the pileup”OrganizationTeam Penske“Racing team for Joey Logano”OrganizationToyota“Automotive manufacturer and supporter”PersonRyan Newman“Driver involved in a previous crash at the 2020 Daytona 500”PersonCarson Hocevar“Driver who gave Logano a push before the crash”locationTalladega Superspeedway“Location of the NASCAR race and crash”PersonRiley Herbst“Driver who hit the inside wall during the crash”PersonJoey Logano“Three-time Cup Series champion involved in the airborne crash”Organization2311 Racing“Racing team associated with Riley Herbst”PersonChase Briscoe“Driver involved in the pileup”PersonBrad Keselowski“Driver involved in the pileup”OrganizationNASCAR“Sanctioning body for the racing series”