Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 08:39 AM Pro Stock Racer Gaines Walks Away from Crash at zMAX Dragway

Courtesy of NHRA Communications

CONCORD, N.C. --

V Gaines

NHRA Pro Stock driver V Gaines, Lakewood, Colo., was involved in a high-speed racing incident during the first round of eliminations Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Gaines' Dodge Dart went out of control and crashed near the finish line. Gaines, who exited the car under his own power, was examined and released at the scene by NHRA emergency services officials. "It happened so fast, I was unable to catch it," Gaines said. "I'm just sick that we ruined a very good race car. We'll come back and rebound."

NHRA YouTube link containing video of the V. Gaines Pro Stock incident at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, N.C.