Danica Patrick’s Oil Slick Sends Tony Stewart Crashing Into Wall – Video

 

A gear failed on Danica Patrick’s Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet during NASCAR Sprint Cup practice at Dover International Speedway today, sending driver Jamie McMurray and Patrick’s team owner Tony Stewart into an unprotected hard wall.

When Danica’s car dumped oil all over Turn 4 and burst into flame, Stewart and McMurray got caught in the slippery trail it left behind. All three drivers hit a wall that was unprotected by a SAFER barrier. Stewart—perhaps the most worrisome of the three—hit the hard wall thrice.

After the crash, Stewart radioed to his team, “That hurt,” but was ultimately released from the infield care center. McMurray was icing his left elbow in pain, per Fox Sports. However, all three drivers were able to rejoin the practice session when it resumed.