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During the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers Austin Hill and Aric Almirola were involved in a serious wreck. Hill and Almirola collided while coming around a turn with 10 laps remaining in the race. The incident resulted in both drivers spinning out and making contact with the wall.
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Aric Almirola (19) sits in the fourth turn after being involved in a crash with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Austin Hill (21) on Saturday, July 26, 2025, during the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Peter Fanning/For IndyStar / USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Almirola suffered a hard impact with the wall, while Hill spun in the grass and also made contact with the wall. Hill was penalized with a five-lap penalty for his involvement in the crash. Despite claiming it was unintentional, Almirola disagreed with Hill’s explanation.
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Aric Almirola (19) climbs out of his car Saturday, July 26, 2025, during qualifying for the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Bob Goshert/For IndyStar / USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Almirola expressed that the crash was reminiscent of a previous incident in 2017 where he had sustained injuries. He described the impact as violent and likened it to the feeling of breaking his back.
Team owner Richard Childress defended Hill, arguing against a potential suspension. Childress referenced past incidents involving other drivers and suggested bias in NASCAR’s decision-making.
Richard Childress talks with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Austin Hill (21) on Saturday, July 26, 2025, ahead of the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Bob Goshert/For IndyStar / USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Connor Zilisch emerged victorious in the race following the crash involving Hill and Almirola.
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