Tanner Gray Tire Blowout Causes Crash Involving Chase Purdy at Darlington

Incident leaves Purdy's car heavily damaged after hitting outside wall

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A tire blowout for Tanner Gray caused a multi-car crash at Darlington Raceway, with Austin Wayne Self colliding into Chase Purdy and sending Purdy hard into the outside wall. The incident left Purdy's car with significant damage.

Why it matters

Darlington Raceway is a notoriously challenging track, and incidents like this can have major implications for drivers' championship hopes and playoff positioning. Purdy will need to get his car repaired quickly to avoid falling behind in the points race.

The details

On Lap 147 of the race at Darlington, Tanner Gray experienced a tire blowout which caused him to lose control of his car. This sent Austin Wayne Self careening into the side of Chase Purdy, who then slammed hard into the outside wall. Purdy's car sustained heavy damage as a result of the impact.

  • The incident occurred on Lap 147 of the race at Darlington Raceway.

The players

Tanner Gray

NASCAR driver who experienced a tire blowout that triggered the multi-car crash.

Austin Wayne Self

NASCAR driver who collided with Chase Purdy after Tanner Gray's tire blew out.

Chase Purdy

NASCAR driver whose car was heavily damaged after being hit by Austin Wayne Self and slamming into the outside wall.

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What’s next

Purdy's team will need to quickly assess the damage to his car and determine if it can be repaired in time for the next race.

The takeaway

Tire failures and the treacherous nature of Darlington Raceway can lead to devastating crashes that can significantly impact a driver's season. Purdy will need to bounce back quickly to avoid falling too far behind in the points standings.