NASCAR Declines Penalties for Post-Race Altercation at Bristol
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell announced that neither Ryan Blaney nor Carson Hocevar will face penalties for their post-race fight at Bristol Motor Speedway. The altercation occurred after Blaney was spun by Hocevar while battling for second place late in the…
Charlotte, NC, September 22, 2026 —
NASCAR has announced that no penalties will be issued following a post-race confrontation between drivers Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The decision was confirmed by NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell. The incident in question took place late in the race after Hocevar spun Blaney while both competitors were vying for position, specifically battling for second place.
In explaining the ruling, O’Donnell stated that NASCAR embraces and encourages displays of passion from its drivers. According to O’Donnell, the governing body did not consider the on-track incident and subsequent altercation to be severe enough to warrant any form of penalty.
The specifics regarding the exact duration of the post-race interaction or any further details beyond the initial spin and the CEO’s statement were not provided. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided.
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