HAMPTON, Ga. – There were no incidents Thursday on the first day of Sprint Cup testing at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but a driver’s vehicle was struck at the 1.5-mile oval.
Denny Hamlin’s motorhome was hit in the parking lot for NASCAR driver and owner motorhomes in the track infield. According to a photo tweeted by crew chief Rodney Childers, an SUV went through a fence and made contact with Hamlin’s bus.
Atlanta Motor Speedway president Ed Clark said it was an accident in which a vehicle rolled down a hill and through the fence.
I know mistakes happen, but if I was @dennyhamlin I would completely lose my 💩💩💩.. pic.twitter.com/5BwUUh2v8F
— Rodney Childers (@RodneyChilders4) February 27, 2015
A spokesman for Hamlin said the motorhome apparently sustained “cosmetic damage” and was being checked to see if its slide mechanism was working.
Unreal right?? “@RodneyChilders4: I know mistakes happen, but if I was @dennyhamlin I would completely lose my 💩💩💩.. pic.twitter.com/q0trklM9Wr”
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) February 27, 2015
Danica Patrick, who was involved in multiple incidents last week at Daytona International Speedway, couldn’t resist taking a playful jab.
“@RodneyChilders4 I know mistakes happen, but if I was @dennyhamlin I would completely lose my 💩pic.twitter.com/t3N9U2O3Ft"promise it wasn't me!
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) February 27, 2015