Race Car Suddenly Explodes During NASCAR Race

A bizarre incident unfolded during the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen, when a Chevrolet Race car driven by Derrike Cope exploded without warning. 

With 23 of 82 laps remaining, Derrike Cope slowed on the track and was coasting through the bus stop when it appeared something exploded under the hood of his No. 70 Chevrolet. However he was not injured in the incident. 

Derrike Cope said he had never witnessed anything like this in his 35 years of racing and even the sanctioning body itself couldn't offer any explanation. the car has since been impounded.

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