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At World Wide Technology Raceway, playoff intensity was already high when an unexpected twist brought the race to a standstill. What should have been a routine caution dragged on far longer than anyone anticipated, fraying nerves among both drivers and fans. Gateway has long been a track where execution matters more than recovery, and with every lap under yellow, pressure mounted for leaders trying to keep their rhythm intact. Then came the moment that set social media alight.
A signboard on the outside wall had fallen onto the track, forcing NASCAR to halt the action. Crews worked at length to secure it, but the unusual caution quickly turned from inconvenience to comedy. Almost as soon as the race resumed, the same sign gave way again. What had started as a minor trackside fix became the day’s most viral storyline.
William Byron says NASCAR took a bunch of time to fix that under caution and it fell down immediately.
Tyler Reddick agrees: “That’s hilarious. That thing they took all that time under caution to fix already broke. That’s hilarious. That’s some NASCAR shit right there.”
— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) September 7, 2025
Drivers were quick to voice their disbelief. William Byron summed up the frustration. “NASCAR took a bunch of time to fix that under caution and it fell down immediately.” Tyler Reddick also piled on with a wry laugh. “That’s hilarious. That thing they took all that time under caution to fix already broke. That’s hilarious. That’s some NASCAR sh*t right there.” Their candid remarks captured the mood inside the garage and among fans watching at home.
Within minutes, Twitter and race broadcasts were filled with jokes and criticism. In a playoff race defined by precision, the fallen sign became an unlikely reminder of NASCAR’s unpredictability, and of how quickly control can slip away.
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