Following Saturday’s Intercontinental Classic at Eldora Speedway, Scott James walked over to Kyle Strickler and tried to offer a few consoling words.

“I lost a hundred grand the same way. I know how it feels man,” said James as he gave the dejected Strickler, of Mooresville, N.C., a half hug and a pat on the back. | Complete Intercontinental coverage

Only James didn’t quite lose $100,000 the way Strickler lost $50,000 — with a deflating and then exploding right rear tire on the final lap MORE