Source: BroBible
Summary
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Carson Kvapil, 23, won his first race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but his celebration was marred by a mistake. Kvapil performed a burnout on the track’s famous “yard of bricks,” which is strictly forbidden. The track’s operators are protective of the historic bricks and remind drivers not to perform burnouts on them. Kvapil’s mistake was met with criticism from fans, who compared it to trashing someone’s house.
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Winning a race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a big deal, and Carson Kvapil celebrated with a burnout. Unfortunately, that’s a big no-no on the track’s famous bricks. Kvapil’s mistake was a rookie move, but it’s also a reminder that even pros can get caught up in the moment. The “yard of bricks” is a sacred part of racing history, and Kvapil’s burnout was a careless mistake. The real question is: what’s the penalty for trashing a piece of history?
Author: Evan Null
