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Rudy Fugle said the big black piece of plastic stuck on the nose of William Byron’s No. 24 Chevrolet Sunday in Las Vegas was an oversized trash bag that wasn’t empty. “That thing was like a 55-gall…
Rudy Fugle shared details about a large plastic bag that got stuck on William Byron’s car during the Las Vegas race, containing a beer can that ended up in the air filter post-race. Despite the unusual incident, the engine held up thanks to the team’s efforts and some luck. Byron had to pit under green flag conditions to remove the plastic bag, causing him to lose track position and fall off the lead lap. Despite the setback, Byron fought hard, finishing in the 10th position after a challenging race. Fugle mentioned the incident as a learning experience for the team and a test of their resilience. The plastic bag became a unique souvenir for one of the team’s sponsors after it was removed.