Bowman's automobile catches fire, protection crewman crashes & burns
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| Alex Bowman's No.7 automobile caught fire across the front left tire |
The New Hampshire noticed ninety degree temperatures on Sunday, which left 5 Hour Energy 301 fans melting just like the treats of their arms on National Ice Cream Day. NBC stated at lap 167 that the track temperature had reached 126 degrees. But it wasn't alleged to get this hot.
About one-3rd of the manner thru the fast-paced and three hundred lap race, Alex Bowman's No.7 automobile caught fire across the front left tire and bringing the race to a screeching halt and caution.
🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥#NASCARonNBCSN pic.twitter.com/cUKYkyHc9d
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 19, 2015
That left Alex Bowman incensed. But what made it worse changed into the NASCAR protection team's response. First, many NASCAR analysts and possibly Bowman himself took problem with how lengthy it took for the team to attain the car, particularly thinking about the automobile's proximity to pit highway upon the fire's combustion.
Went back and timed how long it took from when Bowman stopped car to when safety truck pulled up. pic.twitter.com/dzEdKg0TH0
— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) July 19, 2015
Moreover, the scene became sitcom fodder as Bowman voiced his displeasure, handiest to observe as a crewman rolled beyond him like a indifferent tire. Bowman threw up his hands in a 'c'mon man' second made for a Vine and GIF generation.