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Bristol NASCAR Race Red Flag for Major Engine Fire for Mason Maggio
TL;DR
During the Bristol O'Reilly's Auto Parts Series race, Mason Maggio's No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro caught fire on lap 194 due to an engine failure. Safety crews assisted Maggio from the car without injury, while the incident prompted a red flag due to smoke and fuel on the track.
Bristol O'Reillys Race Red Flag for Engine FireJonathan Bachman - Getty Images
On lap 194 near the start of Stage Three of Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Series Bristol Race, the engine of Mason Maggio’s No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro expired, leading to a large engine fire.
Maggio was helped from the car by the infield safety crews without injury, but the failed engine brought out a red flag as the Coliseum around the half-mile track was engulfed with smoke, and fuel was spilled on the track.
Maggio was involved in a lap-one incident and was running off the lead lap at the time of the engine failure.
"I’m all good," Maggio told The CW Sports. "I knew there was going to be a lot of sparks under the lights here at Bristol, I just didn’t expect my car to be the one that imitates."
Mason Maggio made his way off the race track following his blown engine.Jonathan Bachman - Getty Images
Maggio went on to assure his mother, watching at home, that he was okay after the fire.
"For all the family at home, for mom, I’m good," Maggio said to the camera.
This was Maggio's fifth start of the season and third DNF. The Mario Gosselin driver crashed on this year's opening lap of the season opener at Daytona and had an engine failure at Atlanta the following week.
The race resumed with Kyle Larson leading over last week’s race winner, William Sawalich. Larson swept the stages, mirroring his performance in last year’s April race, which he went on to win.
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Q&A
What caused the red flag during the Bristol NASCAR race?
The red flag was caused by an engine failure in Mason Maggio's car, which resulted in a significant fire.
Was Mason Maggio injured in the engine fire incident?
No, Mason Maggio was helped from his car by safety crews and did not sustain any injuries.
What happened to Mason Maggio's race before the engine fire?
Before the engine fire, Mason Maggio was involved in a lap-one incident and was running off the lead lap.
