Zane Smith Flips Car During Late-Race Crash at Kansas NASCAR Event

During the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas, Zane Smith's No. 38 Ford Mustang flipped multiple times after contact with John Hunter Nemechek during an overtime restart. Nemechek's car pinched Smith's vehicle into the outside wall, causing Smith's car to ride along the SAFER Barrier on its side before tumbling down the track and settling upright. The crash was severe enough to prompt a red flag and track repairs but Smith was able to exit the vehicle on his own without injury. Smith expressed frustration with Nemechek's aggressive driving that led to the crash, calling it a "wild ride" and stating Nemechek "drove through me." The incident was notable as the first time a Cup car flipped upside down since Ryan Preece's crash at the 2025 Daytona 500. The crash affected the race dynamics, which saw Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell battling for the lead during the red flag period.