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Pit-Entry Collision at Las Vegas Eliminates William Byron and Ty Dillon

Driver quotes point to a spotter communication lapse that undercut Byron’s playoff push.

Overview

  • With 31 laps remaining, Byron struck Dillon’s rear as Dillon slowed to enter pit road, destroying both cars and triggering a caution.
  • Both drivers were evaluated at the infield care center and were released after walking away from the crash.
  • Byron had led 55 laps and was running second after briefly yielding the lead to teammate Kyle Larson shortly before the incident.
  • Byron said he never saw a pit signal and received no radio warning that Dillon was pitting.
  • Dillon said his spotter had notified Byron’s spotter of the pit entry, and John Hunter Nemechek spun while avoiding the wreck.