LINCOLN, Ala. -- 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 28 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.

NASCAR has come under fire for its Damaged Vehicle Policy which forced drivers to stay in their cars after a massive crash to avoid automatic disqualification.

The largest crash in NASCAR Cup Series history happened Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway and collected seven championship contenders in the process. Austin Cindric was leading the YellaWood 500

Biggest crash in Talladega Superspeedway history you have to see as Cup Playoff contenders try to dodge another Big One.

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.