Corey Day escapes horror truck crash at San Diego NASCAR race
NASCAR driver Corey Day had a near-death experience when a safety truck crossed his path during the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Naval Base Coronado.
Corey Day came within inches of a head‑on collision with a safety truck during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Naval Base Coronado on Saturday, surviving a moment that underscored the lethal stakes of racing on temporary street circuits. The incident unfolded on Lap 47 of the 75‑lap feature at the San Diego military base. 99 Chevrolet, was navigating the tight Turn 4 when a recovery vehicle—deployed to clear debris—suddenly crossed the racing line directly into his path.
