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Runaway Pit Cart at Dover Injures Crewman as Suarez Loses Wheel and Moves to Backup

The episode highlights garage hazards from steep walkways during crew reshuffles.

Overview

  • Donovan Williams shielded FOX reporter Amanda Busick on Friday in Dover’s downhill garage area, took the hit from a runaway pit cart, went to a local hospital, then was released.
  • With Williams out for the weekend, Spire tapped Andrew Egnarski to carry tires for Daniel Suarez, and Jarius Morehead filled Egnarski’s other scheduled job.
  • During Saturday’s All-Star qualifying, which includes a live pit stop, Suarez’s right‑front wheel came off after the lap, he hit the wall, took a penalty, and the team rolled out a backup car for Sunday.
  • Suarez said recent pit‑crew swaps between his No. 7 and Hendrick’s No. 24 left a group working Saturday that had not practiced together.
  • Fans and colleagues praised Williams for stepping in, and the scare refocused attention on how heavy pit carts can gain speed on Dover’s steep infield paths.