That Awkward Moment When A NASCAR Safety Car Catches Fire

NASCAR's 2014 return featured an unexpected turn of events after the safety car suddenly caught fire

Updated: 10 Oct 2024

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The NASCAR season got off to a fiery start on Saturday night during the Sprint Unlimited exhibition race at Daytona, following this sudden safety car fire during a caution period.

The Chevrolet SS, driven by Brett Bodine, had been deployed following a spin for Kyle Busch - which he skillfully managed to save - during the final 20-lap segment. The non-championship curtain raiser was won by Denny Hamlin.