Corey LaJoie's No. 7 Car Flips in FireKeepers Casino 400 Crash at Michigan

Aug 19, 2024, 04:15 PM

During the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie experienced a dramatic crash involving the No. 7 car. On lap 136, LaJoie's car went airborne after contact while attempting to pass Noah Gragson, leading to a barrel roll and a long slide on the backstretch, covering about 1/4 mile. The incident marked the second flip at the speedway that weekend. Despite the severity of the crash, LaJoie was able to exit the vehicle under his own power and was later evaluated and released from the infield care center. The ease with which the car flipped has raised safety concerns, with commentators noting the unexpected nature of the incident.