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Hocevar and Blaney Exchange Punches After Bristol Crash

NASCAR is reviewing widely shared video of the pit‑lane brawl that followed Hocevar's contact that sent Blaney into the wall.

Overview

  • After Saturday's NASCAR Cup race at Bristol, Carson Hocevar made contact with Ryan Blaney on track, causing Blaney to spin, hit the wall and leave the race.
  • Shortly after the checkered flag in the pit lane, Blaney confronted Hocevar and the two drivers each struck the other before team members separated them.
  • Multiple video angles circulated on social media and were shared by NASCAR, documenting the incident and fueling immediate attention from fans and media.
  • NASCAR has not announced penalties and says it may review the footage before deciding on discipline, while race results stand with Joey Logano first, Kyle Larson second and Hocevar third.
  • The episode adds to a series of on-track clashes involving Hocevar this season and could affect team relations and championship dynamics as the circuit moves to Kansas Speedway next weekend.