All indicators halfway by the race pointed to Kyle Larson being one of many favorites to win the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday.
However then the wheels fell off for Larson. Actually.
Larson had considered one of his wheels come proper off his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports automotive through the race and was hit with a two-lap penalty due to it. Larson was within the lead for 77 laps at time of the incident.
Larson defined he may really feel the tire situation coming, however he was even a bit of bit shocked to see your entire wheel come off.
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“At first I assumed I had a flat. I type of beat my tires up kind of forwards and backwards and it gained’t even spin. I used to be like, ‘Okay, I acquired a flat.’ After which within the mirror I seen the wheel go,” Larson instructed FOX Sports activities’ Bob Pockrass. “Wasn’t too involved. I knew we’d get again to the lead lap. I don’t know. I wasn’t that good. As soon as we acquired to the lead lap, I wasn’t that good.
“After which the technique simply didn’t work out for us… So, some days are simply not meant to be. However my automotive was actually quick. I believe had we not had the wheel situation we might’ve been up within the prime two all race lengthy.”
Larson completed the race in twenty first whereas Chase Elliott took house the win.
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