Watch: Huge crash takes out 16 cars early in Daytona 500

A massive car crash occurred in the early going of the Daytona 500. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Huge crash takes out 16 cars early on during Daytona 500

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 2/14/21

It took only 14 laps before the first huge crash of the Daytona 500 took place on Sunday. It will also have a huge impact on who comes out on top as the NASCAR season ramps up.

As you can see below, a number of cars got tangled up as drivers were coming out of their turn. It led to chaos at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach.

Didn't take too long for a huge crash during #DAYTONA500 pic.twitter.com/XDmzUmqZoZ
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As our own Austin Konenski points out, a number of star drivers were involved in the massive wreak. That included Ryan Blaney, who finished second in last year’s running in what was the second-closest finish in the history of the Daytona 500.

Others included: Alex Bowman, Matt DiBenedetto, Tyler Reddick, Aric Almirola, Kurt Busch, William Byron, and Martin Truex Jr.

Talk about changing the dynamics of a race early on. It also led to Kevin Harvick taking an early lead.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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