Overview

• Brad Keselowski mocked Joe Gibbs Racing’s pit crew in a viral X post referencing Amazon gear and NASCAR’s legality ruling.
• NASCAR upheld its orange-line ruling after rejecting RFK Racing’s overhead footage and clearing Ty Gibbs of fault.
• The Lap 52 pit entry clipped RFK’s Telvin McClurkin, twisting his wrist and triggering a brief scuffle that officials quickly quelled.
• Denny Hamlin and competition director Chris Gabehart described the clash as both teams seeking an edge and voiced surprise at the online escalation.
• With six races to go before the playoffs, Joe Gibbs Racing and RFK Racing are bracing for heightened tensions as they chase crucial points.