It’s been a less than ideal start to Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Drive for the Cure 250 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval for championship contender Justin Allgaier.
Allgaier, who showcased really good speed in the opening laps of the race, seemed to suffer brake issues in the opening laps as he wheel hopped really bad on lap 5.
"Holy crap!" – @J_Allgaier
Justin Allgaier hung on after locking it up entering the backstretch chicane at the ROVAL. pic.twitter.com/c3tN9IEISS
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) October 9, 2021
However, the issues didn’t get any better for Allgaier. On lap 8, he pounded the outside wall in turn 2.
Here is video of Allgaier pounding the wall from NBC:
Brake issues for @J_Allgaier?
Allgaier hits the wall, putting him near the cut line to make the next round of the #NASCARPlayoffs. pic.twitter.com/n3g3n0CPYp
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) October 9, 2021
Allgaier entered the day second in the championship standings, with a 55 point lead over Jeb Burton, who was the first driver outside the cutline.
Luckily, for Allgaier, his team was able to make repairs and he returned to the track without losing a lap. If the driver of the No. 7 is fortunate, he can survive attrition and snag a decent finish. That’s if the brake issues alleviate themselves, of course.
