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Before the NASCAR Cup race over the weekend in Mexico City, a NASCAR Mexico series driver crashed brutally into the barrier. The stock car, which was driven by Gerardo “Chispa” Rodriguez, spun around and impacted in the rear at speed.
IndyCar had its own horrific crash over the weekend.
It’s obvious the car’s brakes weren’t working at all at the time of impact. We can only imagine how the driver felt when he realized that as his stock car careened and spun out of control, right before hitting the wall.
But Rodriguez is apparently okay after the collision. His car isn’t in such good shape, but that can be fixed.
Footage taken by an ecstatic NASCAR fan from the stands right in front of the crash shows the crowd scream and shrink back right before impact. We wonder how many of them didn’t realize there was a soft barrier which would absorb the kinetic energy, perhaps expecting the stock car to rip through the fence and maim/kill a number of them.
After realizing they were okay, people seemed pretty thrilled with the crash, especially the cameraman who keeps exclaiming how he “got it” on film.
Here’s the major wreck from the NASCAR Mexico Series this afternoon in Mexico City… Chispa Rodriguez was able to climb from the car unscathed.#NASCAR
— Joseph Srigley (@joe_srigley) June 13, 2025
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During the Viva Mexico 250, Kyle Busch triggered a multi-car accident himself, turning the wrong direction in Turn 1 of Lap 7. It was raining and the track was wet, which was likely a contributing factor in the incident.
Kyle Busch on his spin and wreck early in the race. pic.twitter.com/DBELM34si5
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 15, 2025
After the race, Busch said he made a rookie mistake, probably punching the brakes too hard. He lost control and spun out, which took out several cars. He owned up to his mistake and expressed regret about what his dumb move cost other drivers.
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