Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s tire is on fire (Video)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. blew a tire to end his day Sunday. His tire and rim were ablaze all the way to the garage.
The Camping World 500 at Phoenix International Raceway has seen it’s fair share of wrecks Sunday. Unfortunately for Dale Earnhardt Jr., his bid for a first win of the season ended Sunday, but not because of a wreck with another. Jr.’s day came to an end after he blew a tire and smashed into the wall.
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Blowing the tire and smashing into the wall knocked the back end of his No. 88 car off and his day was over.
As his car rolled it’s way back into the garage, the rim and whatever might have been left of the tire caught ablaze.
It wasn’t just a small fire either, the remnants of what was left were completely engulfed in flames.
It was a rough day for Earnhardt Jr., but it was also a rough day for many others who wrecked.
After weeks of super speedways, NASCAR went west this week to the narrow track that is Phoenix International Raceway.
Tough day at the office for @dalejr: http://t.co/J8QDHXw1vm#NASCARGoesWest pic.twitter.com/5sUy1DUpP0
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) March 15, 2015
On the bright side for Earnhardt Jr., he will have another crack at picking up his first victory of the season next week in Fontana.
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