John Hunter Nemechek stirred up a storm at Kansas, sending Zane Smith’s playoff ride spinning in a wild three-wide move gone wrong. He called it “ unacceptable ,” owning his misjudged Turn 3 dive that clipped Smith and Todd Gilliland, sparking headlines and fan grumbles. Another hairy moment came at New Hampshire in 2025, when a bump sent Nemechek’s car slamming into Turn 3’s wall.

Despite the wrecks, his quick accountability shows the grit he’s bringing to Jimmie Johnson’s Legacy Motor Club, a team grinding through a rebuild with no playoff hopes but plenty of fight. Now, Nemechek and teammate Erik Jones are making it clear: they’re not here to play nice, they’re racing to win, even if it ruffles playoff feathers.

Legacy’s playoff spoiler vibe

At the pre-Vegas press conference, Nemec

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