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MOORESVILLE, NC—FitzBradshaw Racing confirmed today that the transporter for the No. 82 Chevrolet Monte Carlo caught fire overnight in route to Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida. No one was hurt in the incident.
The transporter housed the No. 82 Jani-King Chevrolet, which was scheduled to compete in the NASCAR Busch Series Ford 300 Saturday. The primary race machine was saved, however the back-up car, along with crew uniforms, helmets, tools and other equipment, were destroyed.
FitzBradshaw Racing will withdraw its No. 82 entry for the race due to the incident.
“The most important thing is that no one was hurt,” said FitzBradshaw Racing co-owner Armando Fitz. “It’s unfortunate that we have to withdraw our entry, but I’ve spoken with the sponsor and we feel that it is in everyone’s best interest at this point.”
The occurrence took place on a stretch of I-95 approximately 200 miles north of Miami, Florida. The transporter for the No. 14 Chevrolet, also a FitzBradshaw Racing machine, was behind the No. 82 transporter when smoke was first noticed. The drivers were able to get the truck to a rest area where they opened the doors of the transporter and were met by flames. Fire officials were called to the scene and were able to extinguish the fire.
Randy was scheduled to drive the #82.
The transporter housed the No. 82 Jani-King Chevrolet, which was scheduled to compete in the NASCAR Busch Series Ford 300 Saturday. The primary race machine was saved, however the back-up car, along with crew uniforms, helmets, tools and other equipment, were destroyed.
FitzBradshaw Racing will withdraw its No. 82 entry for the race due to the incident.
“The most important thing is that no one was hurt,” said FitzBradshaw Racing co-owner Armando Fitz. “It’s unfortunate that we have to withdraw our entry, but I’ve spoken with the sponsor and we feel that it is in everyone’s best interest at this point.”
The occurrence took place on a stretch of I-95 approximately 200 miles north of Miami, Florida. The transporter for the No. 14 Chevrolet, also a FitzBradshaw Racing machine, was behind the No. 82 transporter when smoke was first noticed. The drivers were able to get the truck to a rest area where they opened the doors of the transporter and were met by flames. Fire officials were called to the scene and were able to extinguish the fire.
Randy was scheduled to drive the #82.