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Dean Thompson Faces Backlash After Triggering Major Crash at Bristol Xfinity Race

A collision involving Sheldon Creed and Brennan Poole ended their races and raised concerns over aggressive driving in NASCAR's Xfinity Series.

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Overview

  • The SciAps 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway was red-flagged following a severe crash during Stage 1 involving Sheldon Creed and Brennan Poole.
  • Dean Thompson's contact with Creed's car caused it to spin and block the track, leading to Poole's high-speed collision with the stationary vehicle.
  • Both drivers escaped with minor injuries despite significant damage to their cars, which ended their races in 37th and 36th positions, respectively.
  • The crash eliminated Creed and Poole from contention for the $100,000 Dash 4 Cash bonus, a key opportunity in the Xfinity Series.
  • Thompson is facing mounting criticism for his aggressive driving, with fans and commentators pointing to a pattern of reckless behavior in his racing career.