Wyatt Miller, the 14‑year‑old grandson of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., spun his Pro Spec Chevrolet on a high‑speed right‑hander at Bark River International Raceway, turning the 73‑model into a three‑rotated airborne roll before it came to rest on its tires.
Crash Sequence
While running third in the Championship Off‑Road Series, Miller’s truck caught a rut and launched into the air. The vehicle completed three full spins, shedding surface energy before slamming into the track surface, after which Miller immediately returned the car in gear and drove away, a sign of his stoic racing mindset.
Aftermath and Family Commentary
The impact damaged the truck beyond a competitive finish; Miller’s team recorded his final position as 15th, the last of the field. His mother, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, likened the moment to her grandfather’s infamous Daytona 500 thump, noting a “little déjà vu” after Miller’s tumble at Bark River.
She posted, “Back at it tomorrow as Ryan Beat Motorsports gets it put back together!” and attached a video that juxtaposes Miller’s rollover with Dale Sr.’s 1997 Daytona 500 flip, all set to Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs.” The clip emphasizes a shared resilience: both men re‑entered their damaged vehicles promptly, refusing to surrender to the wreckage.
Miller’s brief incident demonstrates the family’s enduring perseverance in motorsport, a trait highlighted by his grandfather’s own daring recovery after a controversial crash that left the No. 3 car airborne yet still drivable. With the day’s events over, Miller’s team will rebuild on Saturday night, hinting at a quick turnaround before the next outing.
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