NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie describes crashing into Ryan Newman in final lap of Daytona 500, sending him spinning into a 'very scary' fiery wreck', and says 'no one knows how fast 200mph is' as Newman recovers in the hospital

dM ^ | 2/18/2020 | SMITH AND COURT

[Colo9250]

Very possible but since it is allowed and at 200 mph only the guy doing the bumping knows for sure. The earlier wreck that took out many cars including J. Johnson was caused by the same maneuver.Last year the same thing happened that took out a lot of cars so its known by the drivers what can happen when you stay on the bumper and cause the side push. Like I said, NASCAR wants this otherwise they would stop it.

[jonrick46]

The T-bone by LaJoie’s vehicle happened so fast, I did not get a good look at what happened. Looked like Newman’s car was in the air when LaJoie ran under him.

[GBA]

You’re right, of course, the difference in velocities between them was the real factor, as well as the friction of the 6 car’s roof not offering much resistance to LaJoie’s car during and after impact.

Some of that energy was taken up by the parts of CLJ’s car instead, which is what I saw on the race replay as his hood crumpled into the 6.

But upside down, once the energy had been transferred back into velocity, the 6 car was more pushed like a hockey puck then until it came to a stop.

I’ve grown accustomed to watching The Big Ones that take out 20-30% of the field, where they all get out and walk to the mandatory post-crash ambulance ride and then give interviews after being released from the care center as though nothing had happened.

That is the legacy of Dale Earnhardt and his parting gift to racing.

At the end of the stages and the race, they make it look like they’re at a short track instead of a 200 mph super speedway.

Everyone wanted and even needed that win. Ryan Newman was racing hard to keep his position and end a long winless streak by winning the Daytona 500!

I hope he can try that again soon, if he wants to and all thanks to God!

To be sure, the car tech is impressive, but I’m giving God ALL the Glory for that one.