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Patterson’s Homestead pit-entry crash costs JAR top-20 owner finish

Andrew Patterson struck the sand barrels entering pit road and finished 31st. Jordan Anderson Racing’s No. 32 ended the season 22nd in owner points.

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O'Reilly SeriesNASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race, Homestead-Miami Speedway

Car 32, PattersonFinished 31st
Car No.
32
Driver
Andrew Patterson
Team
Jordan Anderson Racing
Finished
31st

What happened

With 57 laps remaining at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Andrew Patterson spun entering pit road during the green-flag pit cycle and struck the sand barrels. The impact brought out the caution and interrupted the leaders’ stops.

What it cost

The crash ended Jordan Anderson Racing’s bid to retain 20th in owner points. Its No. 32 entered the finale in that position, two points ahead of Jeremy Clements Racing, and ended the season 22nd. Patterson continued to a 31st-place finish.

What could have been done differently

Patterson needed to reduce speed earlier and use a gentler brake application while turning onto the apron. He told Frontstretch the car went sideways as soon as he applied the brake pedal.

Sources

  1. SpeedwayMedia.com Justin Allgaier rallies for second O’Reilly championship; Brandon Jones wins finale at Homestead
  2. Racing News Homestead-Miami Race Results: NASCAR O’Reilly (November 7, 2026)
  3. Frontstretch Harrison Burton, Sam Hunt Racing Win Secret Points Battle in O’Reilly Finale
  4. NASCAR Statistics via Jayski Homestead-Miami Speedway entry list
  5. NASCAR Statistics via Jayski Owner points following Martinsville
  6. NASCAR Statistics via Jayski Owner points following Homestead-Miami
  7. NASCAR Statistics via Jayski NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race results