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Ty Gibbs prepares for a NASCAR Cup Series race weekend. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver flipped into the catch fence during a sprint car race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway earlier in the week.
Just days before NASCAR returns to Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Ty Gibbs experienced a frightening moment during a sprint car race at the same facility.
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver was involved in a crash Thursday night during a High Limit Racing heat race at the dirt track located outside the main 1.5-mile NASCAR oval.
Gibbs’ sprint car flipped into the catch fence during a heat race incident before coming to rest upside down. Safety crews quickly reached the car, and Gibbs climbed out under his own power.
The incident occurred just days before the NASCAR Cup Series race weekend at Las Vegas, where Gibbs is scheduled to drive the No. 54 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Ty Gibbs Walks Away After Heat Race Crash
The crash happened during one of the High Limit Racing heat races Thursday night.
Gibbs made contact with another car while battling for position entering Turn 2. His sprint car climbed the outside wall and flipped into the catch fence before landing upside down.
Despite the violent impact, Gibbs appeared unharmed and was able to exit the car without assistance.
Speaking afterward, Gibbs indicated the crash began after contact with another car in the slick racing surface.
“Yeah, I’m fine,” Gibbs said. “I think Corey just got super loose there in the slick. We’re good — just unfortunate. We’ll come back tomorrow and go get ’em.”
The moment quickly circulated across racing social media as video of the flip spread online.
Crash Comes Before NASCAR Weekend at Las Vegas
The crash drew additional attention because Gibbs is scheduled to race in the NASCAR Cup Series event this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The High Limit race took place on the dirt track located adjacent to the main speedway where NASCAR will compete.
Gibbs has been gaining more experience in sprint cars over the past year, occasionally racing on dirt tracks while continuing his NASCAR schedule.
The 23-year-old driver has competed in several sprint car events recently as he continues expanding his racing background beyond stock cars.
Kyle Larson Wins High Limit Feature
While Gibbs’ crash became one of the most talked-about moments of the night, the race itself ended with another NASCAR star in victory lane.
Kyle Larson won the High Limit Racing feature Thursday night after a late battle for the lead.
Larson is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished dirt racers in motorsports and regularly competes in sprint car events while balancing his NASCAR Cup Series schedule.
Ty Gibbs Turns Attention Back to NASCAR
After walking away from the crash, Gibbs now shifts his focus back to the NASCAR Cup Series race weekend at Las Vegas.
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver enters the event still searching for his first career Cup Series victory as he continues developing in the sport’s top division.
With the sprint car crash behind him, Gibbs will return to the track this weekend as NASCAR takes center stage at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Maggie MacKenzie Maggie MacKenzie covers NASCAR for Heavy.com. She previously worked for NASCAR.com, where she reported, wrote, and edited race-weekend coverage and traveled to key events throughout the season. She has more than ten years of experience in sports media and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. More about Maggie MacKenzie
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