Chase Elliott, driver for Hendrick Motorsports, had an accident during the practice session for the NASCAR Cup at Iowa Speedway. The incident occurred with 27 minutes remaining in the 50-minute session, at which point Elliott turned his No. 9 Chevrolet into the wall.
After 30 laps, the driver lost control in the second line in turns 1 and 2, due to an apparent failure of the automobile. The circuit is scheduled for repaving before the July 4, 2027 race. Elliott reported damage to both the front and left rear of his vehicle, which showed visible marks on the bodywork.
Despite the impact, Elliott managed to drive the car to the pits, where the team made quick repairs that allowed him to return to the track promptly. He completed another 30 laps, finishing in 30th place on the time sheet.
In the qualifying section, Elliott was unable to improve his performance and secured the 32nd position, forcing the team to carry out further repairs. As a result, he will start the race from the back of the group.
Last year, Elliott finished in 11th place in Iowa, and now he needs a successful weekend. Despite being the first Hendrick driver with victories in the 2026 season, he is now facing a series of eight races without entering the top 10.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
