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William Byron wrecks during Charlotte road course test

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Clint Bowyer gives his opinion on the Charlotte Roval road course after a day of testing and says there is no room for error as drivers try to find a comfort zone.

CONCORD, N.C. -- The second open Cup test on the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course has been adventurous for some and dangerous for William Byron, who experienced an ugly wreck early Tuesday afternoon.

The Hendrick Motorsports rookie lost brake pressure and plowed into both tire barriers located in Turn 1, the left-hand turn that leads to the infield portion of the course.

Byron was able to exit his car.

The rookie’s incident was the fourth notable one of the day.

The first three all occurred in Turns 3 and 4. Alex Bowman was the first, as he spun and hit a tire barrier, receiving minor damage. The splitter on his No. 88 Chevrolet was replaced.

Ryan Blaney followed later, hitting the wall twice and forcing the team to a backup car.

Erik Jones then spun in the same area without hitting anything.