LINCOLN, Ala. -- What tied for the largest wreck in the modern history of NASCAR broke out with five laps to go in Sunday's YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, as 27 cars were involved in The Big One of all big ones with five laps to go. The crash occurred right at the front of the field, and took out virtually all of the lead pack.

Sunday's NASCAR race at Talladega made headlines for its largest crash yet, involving 28 cars and affecting multiple playoff contenders. However, the spotlight quickly shifted to criticism of the sport's Damaged Vehicle Policy,

With nearly 30 cars involved in Sunday’s monstrous crash, a new record for the most cars in a wreck in the history of NASCAR’s famed Cup Series was set.

The largest accident ever in NASCAR history occurred in recent days on the oval track at Talladega, Alabama. Involved were at least 28 of the 40 cars racing with five laps to go. A collision

The YellaWood 500 is a race fans won't forget anytime soon, thanks to the massive wreck. The post Despite the 'Biggest Crash in NASCAR History,' NBC Falls Short of FOX's Talladega Showdown by Over 1 Million Viewers appeared first on EssentiallySports.

NASCAR plans to further investigate its Damaged Vehicle Policy (DVP) following a controversial crash at Talladega Superspeedway.

Tune into a NASCAR Cup Series broadcast at Daytona or Talladega and you’re sure to hear about “The Big One.” It’s the monkey wrench of nearly every superspeedway race where lots of cars get tangled up in lots of carnage.