A Steering Wheel Coming Off Caused This Hard Nascar Hit
Jimmie Johnson was driving in Nascar Sprint Cup qualifying in Phoenix when he went straight on and crashed, later revealing it was caused by his steering wheel coming off!
Johnson said after the crash on Twitter that the steering wheel came off while he was driving and owned up to the issue.
About qualifying, the steering wheel came off. I know my interview was vague, but wanted to tell the team first. I'm thankful for soft walls
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) March 12, 2016
Many have asked, yesterday is on me. Nothing is wrong with the wheel, coupler or steering shaft. I didn't get the wheel locked into place.
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) March 12, 2016
Comments
Scary that a multimillion pound team could be put on their knees by a simple steering wheel lock
Pssht! Any ricer can drive his car without the steering wheel! Ricers are obviously better drivers than JJ48. #Allaboutthatricelife
NASCAR logic: A car hits the wall without major damages and stops at a safe place. RED FLAG!!!
so he’s a ricer?
That sucks
all i’m saying is, car hits wall at 100+ bounces off and minimal damage. very impressive, shame about the steering wheel though
Controller was disconnected
Brace yourselves
Disklok comments are coming
Disklock where you at with your witty comments?
“Controller disconnected. Please reconnect controller.”