Daytona 500 viewers in awe of 'spectacular' camera angles during live Fox broadcast after 'mind-blowing' crash
Michael Hansen
Published Sep 04, 2026
THE Daytona 500 produced two colossal collisions on Monday after the race was delayed the day prior due to inclement weather.
But fans couldn't get enough of NASCAR's camera angles during the action-packed event, providing some sensational shots through Fox's broadcast.
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With just nine laps to go, one of the cardinal moments of the race took place.
Brad Keselowski, in second place at the time, was spun around and nudged from behind by Ryan Blaney, causing a massive pile-up at the front of the pack.
In Fox's replay of the wreck, the network did a fabulous job highlighting how the accident occurred through camera angles and their broadcast crew.
The conclusion of the Daytona 500 also involved a collision, which Fox captured just as well.
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As multiple drivers fought for first place, Austin Cindric got tied up with Ross Chastain.
In the end, William Byron was determined to be starting his final lap at the time of the crash, leading to him being ruled the winner.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, racing fans were astounded by the images Fox got of the last wreck.
"Spectacular in-car replays by Fox of the accident and how drivers pulled their hands off the steering wheel to mostly avoid injury," one wrote.
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"These Fox replays from inside each car following the Daytona 500 crash that just occurred are extraordinary. The level of access is mind-blowing. Looks like everyone is okay but you can really feel the crash on the replay," a second said.
"These camera shots of the drivers during the wreck are fascinating when you can see their eyes. Some of them squint, and some of them get wide-eyed. IDK, I feel like I can better understand and feel what they go through during a big crash like that," another added.
Inside former NBA star Anderson Varejo's visit to Daytona 500 to promote Nascar and Cavaliers' push to Brazil"Good grief," a fourth noted on the collisions.
According to NASCAR, 22 cars were involved in the crash.
The race resumed about 20 minutes after the wreck.
NASCAR's next 2024 Cup Series event is in a few days in Atlanta for the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
The race is scheduled to start on Sunday, February 25, at 3 pm ET.
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