Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 31 Black’s Tire Camaro ZL1, faced an unexpected setback during the Goodyear 400. As the green flag dropped, Hemric struggled in traffic, dropping multiple spots. However, his determination and skill allowed him to stay in the race.
Early in the race @DanielHemric lost power steering, but he was able to hang in there and found himself in position to potentially score a top-20 until a part broke with a few laps left. Hemric said the first few laps on fresh tires was grueling without power steering. pic.twitter.com/fo0uq9mqZz
— Toby Christie (@Toby_Christie) May 13, 2024
Around lap 63, Hemric radioed to his crew that he had lost power steering. Despite this significant handicap, he continued to battle on the track. The first few laps on fresh tires were grueling without power steering, but Hemric persevered.
Despite the power steering issue, Hemric found himself in a position to potentially score a top-20 finish. However, fate had other plans. With just a few laps remaining, a part broke, dashing his hopes for a strong result. Hemric’s determination and resilience were evident as he fought through adversity.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Steering Wheel Mishap
Dale Earnhardt Jr., a seasoned NASCAR driver, found himself battling more than just the competition during the GEICO 500. As he returned from his first crash in the race, an unexpected mishap occurred: his steering wheel came off.
Earnhardt Jr. took full responsibility for the incident. In an interview on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, he explained the sequence of events. Despite having a reliable system with his interior guy, Adam Jordan, the chaos of repairs and the impending rain led to a lapse in vigilance. As he hurriedly got back into the car, he failed to double-check the steering wheel attachment. The result? A moment of embarrassment and a valuable lesson learned.
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