NASCAR Fireworks At Fontana

 

It all started last week at Bristol. Denny Hamlin (#11) and Joey Logano (#22) tangled. Logano cut in front of Hamlin and Hamlin gave Logano a tap. Logano spun out and hit the wall. After the race Logano was waiting for Hamlin and a scuffle ensued. All week a war of Tweets has been waging.

 

This week at Fontana Ca for the Auto Parts 400, speculation has been flying about as to how the two racers would handle themselves. Fortunately I stayed  home and watched the conclusion of the race. On the final start with a few laps to go, Hamlin and Logano found themselves racing side by side for the win. Watch this and see what happens: 

 

 

What was not shown was how hard Hamlin hit the inside wall. It was a head on collision into a concrete wall. His car jumped off the ground several feet. Hamlin was able to get out of the car, but collapsed on the ground. He was flown to a hospital where it was reported that he was doing well. Logano was not hurt and also managed to finish the race.

 

Another incident also occurred at last start with a few laps to go. Logano spun his tires and came down the track to block Tony Stewart (#14). Stewart tried to go low around Logano for the lead and both cars ended up below the line on the apron. I could not load a video of that incident, but here is the aftermath following the race. Tony was not happy: 

 

 

 

Reporters caught up with Tony in the pits, but that interview was loaded with so many bleeps that it was not real understandable. But here is a press conference where Tony speaks his mind: 

So, this season is starting to ramp up early on for some interesting viewing!