Hamlin tags Martin, causes 7 car wreck in Bud Shootout practice
AutoRacingSport.com
The first official day of NASCAR practice also produced the first official wreck of the season.
Near the end of Thursday’s first Budweiser Shootout practice session, Denny Hamlin hit Mark Martin’s car from behind. Seven cars became involved in the wreck and several others scattered into the infield grass.
“Yeah, it’s aggressive bump-drafting,” said Greg Biffle, who was involved in the wreck.
“That’s what we were looking for, aggressive bump-drafting. Trust me, we’re not finished.”
