Search
Close this search box.

Partner

Video: Akinori Ogata Bursts Into Flames in Truck Practice at North Wilkesboro

share it
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
In the middle of Friday’s NASCAR Truck Series practice at North Wilkesboro, Akinori Ogata burst into flames in his G2G Racing Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, hitting the outside wall before stopping on the frontstretch. PC: Will Bellamy | Racing America

Akinori Ogata, making his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start of the season for G2G Racing, had a scary moment in Friday’s practice session at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

While running his 19th lap in Friday’s 50-minute practice session, Ogata was innocently heading into the third corner, when his No. 46 Toyota Tundra burst into flames, sending the 49-year-old driver hard into the outside wall.

Ogata rushed to get his vehicle stopped on the frontstretch just before the start-finish line so the AMR Safety Team could start trying to put out the fire, while also making sure the part-time driver was able to emerge from his truck.

 

Ogata was able to climb from the truck under his own power, but that would mark the end of practice for the Japanese driver and G2G Racing. The organization, which is only fielding a single truck this weekend, is currently still assessing the damage.

The organization will provide further updates on if they’ll be able to qualify, as they become available, however, it appears that G2G Racing is likely to need a backup truck, if they have one.

The No. 46 ended the 50-minute practice session ranked 33rd of 40 trucks with a best lap of 21.347 seconds, about three-quarter seconds behind session leader Carson Hocevar.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Post

Justin Allgaier to serve as fill-in for Kyle Larson in NASCAR All-Star Race and Coca-Cola 600
Hendrick Motorsports Confirms Allgaier as Larson's Stand-in at Wilkesboro and Charlotte
Layne Riggs UNC Charlotte paint scheme North Wilkesboro and Charlotte Motor Speedway 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Layne Riggs Partners with Alma Mater UNC Charlotte for Two Races
Overplay Todd Gilliland
Overplay Games Joins Todd Gilliland, Front Row for Two Races
TG_TRUCK_PHX_RACE_CJones_Pits
Conner Jones Joins Niece Motorsports for Select Truck Races
Screenshot 2025-05-13 at 4.17
Berry, Wood Brothers Racing Paying Tribute to 1996 All-Star Victory at North Wilkesboro
46498940_979616908915248_3382650752668270592_n
Alon Day Joins Venturini Motorsports for Three Road Course Events

Join Our Newsletter

Ready to have NASCAR news hand-delivered to your email daily?

Related Article