Undoubtedly, NASCAR is a dangerous sport where accidents are commonplace. In the past, drivers have even lost their lives on the track. Diving a little deep into these accidents and altercations, rear hooking is a well-known occurrence that has contributed to a majority of accidents. A recent incident involving Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin at the Charlotte Motor Speedway was one such wreck. Not only did the accident end the run for both drivers and got Eliott suspended for one race, but it also served as a stark reminder of previous “fatal” wrecks.

A recent tweet by motorsports enthusiast, Darian Gilliam, caught the attention of many. The tweet featured images of two different incidents triggered by rear hooks. The post also emphasized the danger associated with them.

The user claimed that these hooks can sometimes be fatal. One of the photos was of a fatal crash involving Blaise Alexander back in 2001. This photo served as a scary reminder for NASCAR fans, as it illustrated a period when five drivers tragically lost their lives.

The Wreck of Chase Elliott Becomes a Reminder of Previous Fatal Incidents

During the Coca-Cola 600, there was an intense battle between Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin. They were side by side, fighting for position. However, things took a turn when #11 car squeezed the #9 car into the outside wall in turn 4. Eventually, Chase Elliott lost control of his Chevy and veered sharply to the left, directly into the right rear of Hamlin. This created a rear hook situation, causing Hamlin’s car to spin and ultimately collide with the outside wall. The impact inflicted significant damage on both vehicles, forcing them out of the race.

A recent tweet shed light on the dangerous and potentially fatal nature of such right-hook incidents. The tweet read,

“There’s a history of extremely dangerous right hooking moves on the front stretch at Charlotte.

First one was accidental but fatal. The point is 1.5 mile tracks aren’t the places to be doing these types of paybacks.

Right hooking is weak in general.”

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The tweet emphasized the innate danger associated with such hooking incidents. The mention of the fatal crash of Blaise Alexander served as a reminder of the risks involved in such incidents.

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The early years of the 21st century proved to be a dark period for NASCAR. It saw the tragic loss of five drivers. One of the most notable incidents during this time was the death of Dale Earnhardt at Daytona. Unfortunately, Dale Earnhardt’s crash was not an isolated incident, as it was followed by the fatal accident involving Blaise Alexander.

During this period, a total of five drivers, Dale Earnhardt, Blaise Alexander Jr, Adam Petty, Kenny Irwin, and Tony Roper, lost their lives due to basilar skull fractures.

The specific incident involving Blaise Alexander occurred during the ARCA EasyCare 100 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Alexander was engaged in a close battle with Kenny Earnhardt. Both drivers were side by side, vying for position. Regrettably, Kenny lost control of his car and made contact with the right rear of Alexander’s car. This caused Alexander to spin and violently collide with the wall, resulting in the tragic loss of his life.

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These incidents, particularly the ones resulting in basilar skull fractures, compelled NASCAR to implement changes in driver head protection, enhancing safety.