Crew reports that the transmission linkage broke. A small bolt sheared of the linkage. This was the first race for this car. One of its sister cars competed at the Rolex 24 At Daytona and Nextel 250. The crew had to replace it on Friday after an accident in qualifying, and did not have enough laps to test it today.
Tires are very worn already.
Leader takes four new tires and fuel. While under caution, safety trucks are also picking up stalled cars that were out of the way on the track. The drivers have been fighting handling problems the entire race and are hoping new shocks will help. He exited the car following the accident on his own power. Driver side door is pushed up against the guardrail.