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Where is the attention? Cody Ware Wreck should drive changes in NASCAR procedures
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Cody Ware Crash Spotlights Need for NASCAR Procedure Overhaul—Where’s the Focus?

July 9, 2025 5 Min Read
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NASCAR’s delayed response—taking about 30 minutes—after Cody Ware crashed into the tire barrier at Chicago Turn 6 seems somewhat justifiable. The organization initially waited to see if Ware could move his car away from the barrier and assess any injuries. While drivers like Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch have faced similar tire barrier situations recently but managed to continue, NASCAR also considered the potential for rain and lightning (although it denies that weather caused the delay).

Once Ware lowered his window net, NASCAR focused its attention, confirming he was okay but wouldn’t continue racing. By that time, Shane Van Gisbergen crossed the start-finish line and took the white flag, signaling the race would not restart. Provided he maintains a reasonable speed, Van Gisbergen will be declared the winner.

Fans missed the chance to see the race finish under the green flag, but the quick rain afterward made it unlikely. Although NASCAR sometimes extends caution with a red flag due to weather, lightning was not a factor in this case. Tyler Reddick, with fresh tires, was the only driver poised to challenge Van Gisbergen, but the decision to end the race didn’t take away from Van Gisbergen’s deserving win.

The main concern is why NASCAR didn’t immediately recognize the severity of Ware’s crash. NASCAR admitted that had they realized it sooner, their attention would have been quicker. With modern technology, a faster alert system seems necessary for high-impact crashes like a 90 mph collision followed by a sudden stop.

NASCAR had cameras and monitors in the vicinity. Though the race director might have been focused elsewhere, this incident highlights the need for better monitoring systems. When Ware was stuck, officials should have started radio checks right away. Ware’s faint calls for help, as reviewed in radio logs, suggest communication could be improved.

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After the crash occurred, local officials did attempt to alert the race director about Turn 6, but the response was delayed. There’s ongoing debate about how assertive officials should be in communicating emergencies to ensure quicker reactions from race control.

NASCAR faces consistency challenges with multiple race directors rotating roles across various series, making unified decisions difficult. Some officials believe corner workers on road courses should have more authority to raise alerts, similar to other racing series, although this could cause confusion.

Despite the concerns, the quick self-exit of Ware, his evaluation at the care center, and subsequent release were positive outcomes. NASCAR lacks real-time crash data detection, as all such data is stored in the car but isn’t accessible live like in other racing formats where G-Force readings can automatically trigger alerts.

Questions remain whether NASCAR can access car telemetry faster or expedite replay reviews. The governing body is exploring ways to improve race operations at its North Carolina facility for quicker decision-making, though achieving sub-30-second response times may be challenging.

This situation echoes last year’s delayed response involving Leland Honeyman at the Xfinity Series race at Charlotte Road, signaling a repeated issue. With the rising number of road courses on the calendar, NASCAR must better utilize its technology and resources to promptly identify and respond to crashes, ensuring driver safety isn’t compromised.

Bob Pokras, who covers NASCAR and IndyCar for Fox Sports, has decades of motorsports experience, including extensive Daytona 500 coverage. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass.

Fan Take: This incident underscores the urgent need for NASCAR to modernize its crash detection and response system, especially as the sport increasingly embraces road courses where accidents can be severe. Improving these safety protocols not only protects drivers but also enhances race integrity and fan trust in the sport’s management.

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