NASCAR teams were traveling over 3200km to reach the historic street circuit at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego this weekend. One of the transport trucks in this massive convoy of 111 race cars from three national series heading towards the west coast encountered an extremely dangerous situation in traffic.
Stunning moments captured on camera.
A transport truck belonging to Alpha Prime Racing, a team co-owned by Tommy Joe Martins, collided with a wheel that suddenly came from the opposite direction while it was in motion. The vehicle's camera system recorded the tense moment in detail, showing the wheels flying onto the road and then hitting the truck directly. The footage quickly spread on social media and was viewed by a wide audience.
Terrifying moments in the NASCAR convoy: Alpha Prime Racing's truck collided with a tire that flew off the road! Luckily, the crew escaped unharmed. 🏁 #NASCAR # AlphaPrimeRacing #FrenYok pic.twitter.com/2yIqeHfe7i
— Fren Yok (@frenyok46) June 18, 2026
The crew is safe and sound, but the truck was damaged.
Despite the unexpected collision, all crew members, including the truck driver, escaped the accident without injury. The truck, however, sustained damage. The incident occurred at an active military base. NASCAR Anduril 250 The timing of this event during the preparation process is noteworthy, as it marks the first time in NASCAR history that an event will be held at a military base.
This incident, which once again highlighted the risks associated with convoy journeys, caused a wide stir in the NASCAR community. It revealed once again the challenging conditions under which such long-distance transfers, involving hundreds of crew members and dozens of vehicles, are carried out.