Video: Dean Thompson's Martinsville Race Ends Prematurely After Big Hit in Turn One

Dean Thompson’s Friday night at Martinsville Speedway had an early end after a big hit in stage three. The 22 year-old was racing with Grant Enfinger and Ben Rhodes when a bump from Rhodes to Enfinger sent the No. 9 Chevrolet up into Thompson’s No. 5 Toyota Tundra.

The contact shredded the left front tire of Thompson’s truck, sending it straight on into the outside wall.

"Sorry, boys. There was nowhere I could go." https://t.co/7CBok1krR4 pic.twitter.com/czXXPHmHCY

— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) April 6, 2024

Thompson stayed in the truck momentarily before climbing out under his own power, leaving him as the second DNF of the race.

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