NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Sieg had to be evacuated from his burning vehicle in an extremely frightening moment at Dover International Speedway on Saturday.
The flames started under the bonnet near the front right tire, forcing Sieg to stop the car in Turn 2.
Ryan Sieg was evaluated and released from the infield care center.
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“I’m fine,” he told FOX Sports afterward. “There was a lot of smoke. I had no idea what was going on, and then all of a sudden there was a fire. … We had a pretty good car, and at least I got in there and everyone fixed it.” I was waiting for it. It just sucks.”
Ryan Sieg says it’s okay. It is unclear what caused the fire. pic.twitter.com/ETUPjUVyFg
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) April 27, 2024
Zeke had trouble getting out of the car at first. Saturday’s hell was not the last for RSS (Ryan Shane Sieg) Racing.
Ryan Sieg, driver of the #39 Cy Aps Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Bett Rivers 200 at Dover International Speedway on April 26, 2024 in Dover, Delaware. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
On lap 52, the car driven by Zeke’s teammate Blaine Perkins also burst into flames.
Another RSS vehicle caught fire. Blaine Perkins is finished.Stage 2 in progress
— Bumblebee48 🐝 (@KellieBlundell) April 27, 2024
The mechanics at RSS Racing seem to be the best at what they do;
