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PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT:
Joey Logano's flip at Talladega Superspeedway on 10/25/2026 has given a final rating of AF2 (42 points).
#NASCAR
Flip (180 degree rotation) - 3 Points
Significant Body Deformation - 15 Points
Ground Scouring - 10 Points
Fluid Spills - 10 Points
Wheels Bent (Per Wheel) x2 - 4 Points
Final Points Total : 42
NCS Severe Crash Prediction Center retweeted
I'm as big of a hater of the yellow line rule as they come but I do think superspeedways need to make dedicated emergency lanes far away from the racing surface before getting rid of it. There's always someone with a flat tire doing 120 mph off the pace and they have to run right on the apron next to the track because there's no better spot. NASCAR cars are so safe now the only chance for a serious injury is someone hitting a slow car on the apron at full speed
On the final lap of Sunday's #NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega, NASCAR chose not to penalize Kyle Larson, Ross Chastain, and Austin Hill for advancing their positions below the yellow line.
After the race, NASCAR gave an interpretation of the yellow line rule, which is vastly different than how the rule has been implemented in the past.
The consistently inconsistent yellow line ruling has done nothing but distract from great finishes over the years and stir up unnecessary controversy.
That being said, do we even really need the yellow-line rule anymore?
Toby's Take On SI: si.com/onsi/racing-america/n…
NCS Severe Crash Prediction Center retweeted
FLIP FACT
The last time the #22 flipped was with Joey Logano at Talladega in 2021
This is unofficially the 22’s 7th overall flip in the Top 3 Series and Joey Logano’s 3rd flip in NASCAR all in the Cup Series
NCS Severe Crash Prediction Center retweeted
Everything happened in the blink of an eye for @joeylogano.
ALT A photo of the Lap 183 incident at Talladega Superspeedway in October 2026.
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT: Joey Logano's flip at Talladega Superspeedway has been given a preliminary rating of AF2 (36-60 points).
#NASCAR
NCS Severe Crash Prediction Center retweeted
So glad to see Joey Logano climb out after a scary crash at Talladega.
15 cars involved. Another Big One, but it's the high end.
The Logano flip will be assessed after the conclusion of the race.
#NASCAR #YellaWood500
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLIP WARNING
NATIONAL CRASH SERVICE PHILADELPHIA PA
04:17 PM CDT SUN OCT 25 2026
FLIP EMERGENCY FOR TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
THE NATIONAL CRASH SERVICE IN PHILADELPHIA HAS ISSUED A
* FLIP WARNING FOR. . .
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
* UNTIL 04:32 PM
AT 04:17 PM CDT SUN OCT 25 2026
A CONFIRMED LARGE AND DESTRUCTIVE FLIP WAS OBSERVED NEAR THE FRONTSTRETCH
HAZARD... INTENSE FLIP.
SOURCE... OBSERVED
IMPACT... THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. CARS WILL BE DESTROYED. SEVERE DAMAGE TO SAFER BARRIERS IS POSSIBLE. WHEELS COULD BE RIPPED OFF OF CARS AND BECOME PROJECTILES. CARS COULD LEAK CONSIDERABLE AMOUNTS OF OIL AND FUEL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LARGE FIRES.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... FRONTSTRETCH, PIT ROAD
A FLIP WATCH (PDS) REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 06:30 PM FOR TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
#NASCAR #YellaWood500
12 cars involved. Officially The Big One.
#NASCAR #YellaWood500
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
BIG ONE WARNING
NATIONAL CRASH SERVICE PHILADELPHIA PA
03:19 PM CDT SUN OCT 25 2026
THE NATIONAL CRASH SERVICE IN PHILADELPHIA HAS ISSUED A
* BIG ONE WARNING FOR. . .
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
* UNTIL 03:29 PM
AT 03:19 PM CDT SUN OCT 25 2026
AN EXTREMELY LARGE MULTI-CAR CRASH WAS OBSERVED NEAR THE BACKSTRETCH
HAZARD... 11-15 CAR CRASH.
SOURCE... OBSERVED
IMPACT... THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. CARS WILL BE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED. CARS COULD LEAK CONSIDERABLE AMOUNTS OF OIL AND FUEL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LARGE FIRES.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... BACKSTRETCH
A FLIP WATCH (PDS) REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 06:30 PM FOR TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
#NASCAR #YellaWood500
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
HIGH SPEED WARNING NUMBER 3
NCS SEVERE CRASH PREDICTION CENTER PHILADELPHIA PA
03:00 PM CDT SUNDAY OCTOBER 25 2026
THE NCS SEVERE CRASH PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
* HIGH SPEED WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
* EFFECTIVE THIS SUNDAY FROM 03:00 PM UNTIL 06:00 PM.
HAZARD: SPEED IN EXCESS OF 205MPH.
IMPACTS: ANY CRASHES THAT OCCUR COULD BE PARTICULARLY DESTRUCTIVE.
#NASCAR #YellaWood500
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE CRASH WARNING
NATIONAL CRASH SERVICE PHILADELPHIA PA
02:10 PM CDT SUN OCT 25 2026
THE NATIONAL CRASH SERVICE IN PHILADELPHIA HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE CRASH WARNING FOR. . .
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
* UNTIL 02:15 PM
AT 02:10 PM CDT SUN OCT 25 2026
A SEVERE CRASH WAS OBSERVED NEAR THE FRONTSTRETCH
HAZARD... 1-4 CAR CRASH.
SOURCE... OBSERVED
IMPACT... CAR DAMAGE IS LIKELY. DAMAGE TO SAFER BARRIERS IS POSSIBLE. FIRES ARE POSSIBLE.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... FRONTSTRETCH, PIT ROAD
A FLIP WATCH (PDS) REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 06:30 PM FOR TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
#NASCAR #YellaWood500
