Kyle Larson triggers EchoPark crash as Chase Briscoe flips late in NASCAR race

Kyle Larson sparks late EchoPark wreck as Chase Briscoe flips on 18 Jun 2026

Kyle Larson’s late-race move at EchoPark Speedway triggered a wild multicar crash that launched Chase Briscoe off the track on Thursday night. The incident capped a chaotic backstretch run in the NASCAR Cup Series event, ending with Briscoe airborne and Larson’s day in the balance.

What happened at EchoPark?

The race turned on Lap 180 at EchoPark Speedway when Larson’s No. 5 Chevrolet clipped another car on the backstretch. That minor contact sent Larson spinning, and his momentum carried him into the path of Chase Briscoe’s No. 14 Ford. Briscoe had nowhere to go. His car lifted, flipped once, and landed hard on its side before skidding down the banking. The crash collected four more cars, red-flagging the race for nearly 20 minutes while crews cleaned debris from Turns 3 and 4.

Why it matters for Kyle Larson

For Larson, the crash ended a promising run at EchoPark. He entered the race with momentum after a strong practice session and had climbed into the top five by the final stage. But the late-race contact erased his shot at a top-10 finish. The incident also reignited debate over racing aggression on restarts-a recurring theme this season after similar wipeouts at Atlanta and Darlington.

What comes next for Larson and Briscoe

Briscoe walked away from the crash unharmed but fuming in post-race interviews. “I saw Larson’s car coming sideways and just couldn’t lift in time,” he said. Larson, meanwhile, called the wreck “unfortunate” but conceded he left speed on the table in the final laps. Both drivers now turn their focus to the next Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway on 25 Jun 2026, where Larson aims to rebound and Briscoe looks to avoid another late-race heartbreak.