Crashes are common in NASCAR. But the safety car being wrecked is not something fans see every day. But that’s exactly what happened south of the border, in the Amateur Truck Series finale at the Autódromo Miguel E. Abed. Naturally, the incident sent shockwaves through the stock car racing community, with many fans taking to social media to cast fresh doubts about racing in Mexico in the distant future.

The Puebla circuit, a staple since 1985 with its 2.06 km oval, hosted the amateur truck series finale, where Santiago Tovar’s car slid into a tire wall. Moments later, a safety truck slammed into his car to make things worse. Mexican fans, already rooting hard for NASCAR’s Cup comeback in 2027, now face a stark reminder that high-stakes speed demands highly protective surroundings. These s

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