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Corey LaJoie finished Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway by sliding under the checkered flag on the driver’s side of his Spire Motorsports Chevrolet. LaJoie was collected in the multi-car cra…
Corey LaJoie finished the Talladega Superspeedway race by sliding under the checkered flag on the driver’s side of his Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, despite being caught in a multi-car crash on the final lap of the GEICO 500. The crash was triggered when leader Michael McDowell was turned by Brad Keselowski, sending McDowell’s car across the track. LaJoie’s car was pushed onto its side and rode the wall across the finish line after being sandwiched between two other drivers. LaJoie expressed relief after the crash, mentioning it was the first flip of his career in a big car and that he does not recommend the experience. Despite the dramatic finish, he finished 18th and was grateful that his car landed back on all four wheels without having to run past the start/finish line. LaJoie highlighted the chaotic nature of the race’s end and emphasized the unpredictable nature of Talladega racing.
