Joey Logano Wins at Bristol as Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney Fight Afterward
- On Saturday, Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar traded punches on pit road at Bristol Motor Speedway following a late-race collision during the NASCAR Cup Series event.
- Hocevar, a 23-year-old known for aggressive driving, wrecked Blaney from behind while battling for 2nd place with 41 laps left, sending Blaney hard into the outside wall.
- Confronting Hocevar on pit road, Blaney initiated a shove before Hocevar swung multiple punches; crews intervened as the drivers exchanged blows near the pit area.
- Large crowds booed winner Joey Logano during his victory celebration, instead cheering the scrap between Blaney and Hocevar, while Blaney finished 33rd after the crash.
- The NASCAR Cup Series moves to Kansas Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 27, beginning a stretch of three consecutive races on 1.5-mile ovals.
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Blaney, Hocevar Brawl After Bristol Crash
After late contact sent Ryan Blaney into the Bristol wall on Sept. 19, 2026, he grabbed Carson Hocevar on pit road; Hocevar answered with two right hooks that knocked off Blaney's hat. · 28 sources across the spectrum on IJR News.
NASCAR drivers get physical after incident
Ryan Blaney didn't have too many words for NASCAR rival Carson Hocevar after their incident in the race, the two punching each other on pit road.
Punches Fly at Bristol as Ryan Blaney Confronts Carson Hocevar in Wild Post-Race Brawl
“Yeah, something’s going to happen,” Ryan Blaney answered when asked whether he planned to have a conversation with Carson Hocevar after their late-race incident at Bristol. The Team Penske driver did not have to wait long. What began with contact on the track quickly spilled into the pit lane, where Blaney confronted Hocevar after the […]
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