# NASCAR legend Tony Stewart’s return to the Truck Series ends early with big crash at Talladega

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nascar-legend-tony-stewarts-return-to-the-truck-series-ends-early-with-big-crash-at-talladega/
- Published: 2026-10-24T00:15:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T01:11:40+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/nascar-legend-tony-stewart-return-truck-series-ends-early-big-crash-talladega
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## Key points

- Tony Stewart’s Talladega race ended in a nine-truck crash on lap 17.
- He had gained 11 places from his starting position of 29th.
- Sammy Smith took his first Truck Series win in overtime.

## Summary

Tony Stewart’s return to NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series at Talladega ended on lap 17 after a nine-truck crash, cutting short a promising run. He had climbed from 29th to 18th in the opening 15 laps, but the incident left him unable to continue.

Stewart said Stewart Friesen’s truck had an issue and was stuck in the middle of the pack, leaving nearby drivers caught up in the crash. Sammy Smith won the race in overtime for his first Truck Series victory; it was also announced he will race full-time for Tricon Garage next season.

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