This weekend at Texas Motor Speedway, Josh Williams called for drastic changes after an intense crash marred the NASCAR event, igniting frustration among drivers and fans alike. Following an 11-car pileup at the first restart of Stage 3, Williams—driven by exasperation and disappointment—publicly urged the track to replace its notoriously troublesome grass with pavement, arguing that such a move could prevent similar incidents.
Josh Williams, competing for Kaulig Racing, was directly impacted by the restart chaos and forced out of the race, visibly upset. Speaking after leaving the infield care center, he reflected on the situation, saying,
Yeah, I mean, we’re all so close, and a couple of guys in front of me were deeper in the grass than I was. I don’t know, we caught the short end of it and just unfortunate. I hate it.
The grass at Texas Motor Speedway has been a point of contention for several drivers, with Williams voicing a widely shared frustration. When pressed about a solution, Josh Williams responded,
It’d be nice if it was paved. I don’t know. I’ve seen so many people do it, we even talked about it before the race even started. So, unfortunately, I was that guy.
For Josh Williams and others involved, the incident underscores a mounting tension within the racing community concerning track safety. Should Texas Motor Speedway heed these demands, it could spark significant changes across NASCAR circuits, although how quickly officials will act remains uncertain.
