As the field exited Turn 2 on lap 156 of the scheduled 160-lap race, the Legacy Motor Club’s No. 43 Chevrolet of Eric Jones appeared to have turned Bryce’s No. 41 Ford, which sprinted across the track and collected the teammate’s No. 14 Ford. Chase Briscoe.
As Bryce slid off the asphalt onto the grass on the backstretch, the car flew through the air and eventually flipped nearly a dozen times before coming to a violent stop on its wheels.
Several safety crews descended on the scene and workers spent several minutes assisting Bryce on the driver and passenger side of the vehicle.
Bryce eventually got out of the car and stood beside her for a moment before being helped onto a stretcher. He was taken by ambulance to the intensive care unit.
Debris sent the race into a two-lap overtime and soon after Chris Buescher took the win ahead of teammate Brad Keselowski. Bryce was later taken by ambulance to the nearby Halifax Medical Center for further evaluation.
Stewart-Haas Racing vice president of competition Greg Zipadelli told reporters at the scene that Pryce was “alert but shaken” before he was taken to hospital for further evaluation.
Saturday night’s race was Bryce’s last chance to qualify for the 2023 Playoffs. He had a difficult first season in SHR, with only one top-10 finish. The only bright spot was a pole at Martinsville Speedway in May.
Bryce, 32, is a veteran of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. He won the series championship in 2013 and has a career-high 25 victories. He owns a pair of wins each in the Xfinity and Truck Series and one win in ARCA West.
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The team released the following statement just after 2 a.m. EST, indicating that Bryce will be held all night.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece will remain overnight at the Halifax Mental Center for continuous monitoring. The driver of Stewart-Haas Racing’s No. 41 Ford Mustang is awake, alert, mobile and communicating with family and friends. Breece will undergo a further evaluation by medical staff later in the week. This morning. An update will be provided in the afternoon.”
Bryce also posted the following message on social media:
“Beer enthusiast. Subtly charming alcohol junkie. Wannabe internet buff. Typical pop culture lover.”
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