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Andrew Patterson Crashes into Sand Barrels, Red-Flags NASCAR O'Reilly Finale at Homestead

Andrew Patterson Crashes into Sand Barrels, Red-Flags NASCAR O'Reilly Finale at Homestead
Championships & Races · 16:36:13 - Monday, 9 November 2026

NASCAR driver Andrew Patterson crashed into the sand barrels at Homestead-Miami Speedway during the O'Reilly finale on November 8, 2026, bringing out a red flag and halting the race.

The incident occurred in the closing stages of the event, with Patterson's car hitting the barriers and causing significant damage. Safety crews responded quickly, and the race was stopped while the barriers were repaired.

No injuries were reported, and officials have not yet announced when the race will resume.

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