In a dramatic turn of events during the NASCAR Kansas Race on April 19, Ryan Blaney collided with AJ Allmendinger on pit road while exiting his stall on Lap 39. The incident occurred as Allmendinger was entering his pit stall, resulting in Allmendinger's car being turned around. Although Blaney's car sustained no damage, Allmendinger fell to last place, two laps down. He expressed his frustration over the radio, stating, 'Our race is done,' as he struggled to regain competitive standing nearing the end of Stage 1. Blaney had pitted to address a right-front tire issue that was showing cords, highlighting ongoing concerns about pit road incidents in his racing career.