Chase Elliott Eliminated In Wild Las Vegas Crash
1 month agoChase Elliott was eliminated from the Las Vegas race, which opened the Round of 8 in the NASCAR playoffs after being caught up in a crash on the restart that started Stage 2. The wreck happened when Stage 1 winner Tyler Reddick attempted a three-wide outside pass on Elliott and Martin Truex, Jr. before Elliott and Reddick crashed, resulting in a wild flip through the grass for Reddick and eliminating Brad Keselowski while Elliott and Ryan Blaney continued many laps down before Elliott parked his car late in the race, ultimately finishing 33rd. Although Elliott blamed Reddick for the crash, it looked like Truex bumped Elliott into Reddick to trigger the initial contact. The crash left Elliott 15 points behind Reddick for the final transfer spot. Given his lack of winning speed, it seems somewhat doubtful that he will make that up.
Source: Racing Reference
Source: Racing Reference