2018 M&M's 400

The 2018 M&M's 400 at the Charlotte Springs Speedway is the 18th race out of 36. It is pretty historic because Joey Motorwheel had a gigantic crash and was in critical condition.

Joey missed the rest of the season and first few races of 2019 until the 2019 YouTube Studios 400. He was replaced by Leon Marcus (the younger brother of Todd). The crash happened after Joey hit the wall and flew in the air, caught fire and started flipping much like Michael Kargas 15 years before that race but with the severity of Mario Roadtesta's crash in 2002. Joey landed on his roof sliding down on fire.

Joey was confirmed to have flipped more than 40 times making it a record for the most flips ever. Joey was unconscious by the end of the crash so Shannon couldn't interview him. Joey was airlifted to a nearby hospital near the speedway. Joey is out of his coma but was then disabled. He returned in the 2019 YouTube Studios 400. Leon Camber would pass Joey in the crash.

## Footage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q66i1IPgnI at 5:08

## Transcript

### Joey's crash

Darrell: Edd Roadages with a full pit stop of 13.6 seconds leaves the pits!

Bob: And so Jazmine is currently leading with Dean in 2nd place! Wow, it's so exciting!

Darrell: We go to the midfield, there goes Mickey Overclock, Hal Carbureski, Javier Brakes, and now Joey Motorwheel. Oh no, Joey has hit the wall! he gets some air! HE STARTS FLIPPING! UH OH, IT'S THE BIG ONE FOR HIMSELF!

Bob: I DON'T (Popeye toot) BELIEVE THIS! HE IS FLIPPING LIKE A MANIAC!

Darrell: His tire bursts! He is on fire! This reminds me of Kargas in 2003, Roadtesta in 2002, and Dobbs in 2008.

Bob: STILL FLIPPING! I DON'T BELIEVE IT! THIS IS SO FREAKING HISTORIC!

(30 seconds later)

Darrell: HE IS STILL FLIPPING! HE HAS FLIPPED LIKE 30 TIMES AND IS STILL GOING! JOEY HAS FLIPPED AND HIT A BUMP ON THE INSIDE WALL AND GONE BEYOND IT! (becomes scared) That was so scary Bob! Please tell me he is ok!

Bob: It's ok Darrell, he will be fine. Joey's a strong next-gen, they all are. AND LANDS UPSIDE DOWN JOEY! He might be dead. I repeat. He might have died here at Charlotte Springs Speedway.

### The Situation

Bob: So as you know Joey Motorwheel has crashed on live TV on the RSN network on lap number 176. The race was stopped instantly after the accident took place. It will restart maybe in an hour or so.

Darrell: Joey has been airlifted to a nearby hospital where he is currently critical, we hope he recovers soon.

Bob: Yeah. Red Bull is awesome! I remember the good old days when I used it back in the eighties and when I bumped into Jeremiah even though it was totally illegal!

Darrell (sadly): Here are some racers' comments on the crash.

(Jazmine, Michael, Patrick, James Carwhell, James Carton, Kendrick, Otis, Jake, Quinn and ,Matt are the ones who will comment)

Darrell (sadly): Ok Jazmine?

Jazmine: I have no words.. I am absolutely speechless. Please recover Joey.

Michael: ...

Darrell (sadly): Ok then you can be silent if you want, Dean. But have a heart!

Patrick: That's such a tragedy!

James Carwhell: I just hope he feels well.

James Carton: I don't believe this what a tragic crash!

Kendrick: This is so bad! Joey is a great guy!

Otis: Oh no Joey! Please recover man!

Jake: I was three cars ahead of him. It was me, Hal, then Javier and then Joey and I heard a loud bang and then I passed Joey who was in flames.

Quinn: I was a lap behind him. I heard what sounded like a bomb. I raced as fast as I could and there was friend bleeding on fire and totally wrecked and (starts to cry) he was unconscious and nearly dead! I feel so much for his family! (stops crying)

Matt: I was passing him, he was shouting for help and was flipping badly! That was the worst crash I have ever seen in my LIFE! It beats Edward by a mile!

(former racers and chiefs on the crash)

Edward: Man! And I thought my crash was bad. I wish the best for him and his family.

Red Bull crew chief: Oh no. I will have to find a replacement for Joey now.

Edward: I think I know someone who can.

Leon Marcus: Hey Red Bull crew chief, my name is Leon. I heard about your racers crash and I really want to join your team until he recovers! I train at the Rust Eze training center and it's really awesome!! I can race please can I join!

Red Bull crew chief: Alright Leon Marcus you will be our replacement racer.

Leon: YEAHHH! WOO-HOO! I WILL WIN SOME RACES!

## Results

1. Jazmine Oiltire - 200 laps
2. James Carton - 200 laps
3. Michael Storm - 200 laps
4. Joey Case - 200 laps
5. Javier Brakes - 200 laps
6. Paul Sanders - 200 laps
7. Thomas J. Wilson - 200 laps
8. Riley Angelwing - 200 laps
9. Kyle Buschtire - 200 laps
10. Jake Whitaker - 200 laps
11. Jonas Cartmull - 200 laps
12. Joey Loudrev - 200 laps
13. Mickey Overclock - 200 laps
14. James Carwheel - 200 laps
15. Kendrick Shiftright - 200 laps
16. Kobe McPillar - 200 laps
17. Ryan Laney - 200 laps
18. Simon Marachi - 200 laps
19. Joyce Wheelson - 200 laps (as usual)
20. Matt Driftt - 200 laps
21. Katie Mush - 200 laps
22. Nick Dobbs - 200 laps
23. Quinn Gunzit - 200 laps
24. Umari Axler - 200 laps
25. Patrick Curbler - 200 laps
26. Hendrix Roamin' - 200 laps
27. Joey Motorwheel - 176 laps (nearly fatal crash)
28. Johnathon Fast - 108 laps (crash)
29. Hal Carbureski - 108 laps (crash)
30. Darryl Sclarkenberg - 108 laps (crash)
31. Edd Roadages - 108 laps (crash)
32. Otis Hunter - 77 laps (engine)
33. Kevin Blacktire - 31 laps (crash)
34. Stafford Kartman - 31 laps (crash)
35. Floyd Felton - 23 laps (punctured tire)