Alfredo, McLeod Crash Hard at Bristol After Contact From LaJoie

Anthony Alfredo and BJ McLeod have had a massive crash at Bristol Motor Speedway. The red flag has been displayed following the hard impact.

Alfredo was sent sideways after contact from Corey LaJoie. As Alfredo was sideways, BJ McLeod had nowhere to go and t-boned Alfredo in the driver-side door. Justin Haley piled in to finish off the accident.

Here is video of the big hit:

Problems for Anthony Alfredo, BJ McLeod, and Justin Haley.

All right in front of #NASCARPlayoffs contender Joey Logano!

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This crash marks the first incident for BJ McLeod in 23 NASCAR Cup Series starts in 2021, according to the TobyChristie.com incident tracker.

LaJoie told his team that he made contact with Alfredo after Alfredo changed lanes multiple times.

Alfredo somehow returned to the track after the red flag. McLeod and Haley are done for the night and will finish 36th and 37th on the night.

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