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NASCAR has made its decision on Ty Gibbs after the Joe Gibbs Racing driver threw a water bottle toward Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar during their post-race fight at Bristol Motor Speedway.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / September 23

NASCAR Power Rankings: Logano Strikes Again; Blaney Takes A Beating

There's just something about years that end in even numerals. Joey Logano and his crew chief Paul Wolfe always find a way to come to life, and it is happening again in the year of 20-and-26.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 22

'He’s almost the Intimidator Now'- NASCAR Legends Pick Clear Sides After Blaney-Hocevar Bristol Fight

After Carson Hocevar landed two right hooks on Ryan Blaney’s face, the fans at Bristol Motor Speedway erupted into a resounding cheer for the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet driver.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 22

'The Whole Point Is to Finish'– Cup Star Pulls No Punches With Scathing Verdict on NASCAR’s Biggest Racing Gimmick

NASCAR introduced stage racing in 2017, dividing races into segments and awarding championship points to the top 10 drivers at the end of the opening two stages.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / September 22

Ryan Blaney Admits 'I Got My A-- Kicked' By Carson Hocevar

While Carson Hocevar spoke to the media on pit road at Bristol Motor Speedway following his post-race fistfight with Ryan Blaney, Blaney didn't offer much in the way of comment as he exited the 0.533-mile short track.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / September 22

NASCAR Not Penalizing Hocevar or Blaney Following Bristol Fight

On Monday evening, NASCAR sent out an update to the media explaining that the sanctioning body will not exercise any penalties for Carson Hocevar or Ryan Blaney following a post-race fight between the two drivers after last Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 21

Ryan Blaney explains how he ended up fighting Carson Hocevar at Bristol

While Joey Logano won Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol, it was his Team Penske teammate in Ryan Blaney who stole the show.

Blaney punches Hocevar after run-in at Bristol

Hocevar says Blaney 'spun himself' before instigating fight at Bristol

Kyle Larson takes over points lead in pursuit for third Cup championship

Joey Logano on Chase surge: 'They'll have to change the points format again'

Three big questions ahead of Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 21

Three big questions ahead of Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas

Here are three big questions ahead of the fourth race of the Chase.

Kyle Larson takes over points lead in pursuit for third NASCAR Cup championship

Joey Logano on NASCAR Chase surge: 'They'll have to change the points format again'

Ty Gibbs nearly scored emotional Bristol win in Kyle Busch tribute paint scheme

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 21

'Senior Was Smart'–NASCAR Veteran Drops Historic Dale Earnhardt Lesson Exposing Cup Rebel’s Fatal Flaw

Carson Hocevar’s heated Bristol weekend with Ryan Blaney exposed more than just the tension between two drivers. Their late-race contact sent Blaney into the wall before the disagreement spilled onto pit road, where the two exchanged punches after the checkered flag.

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NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 20

'NASCAR Security Gives You One Move'– Insider Unmasks Unwritten Paddock Rule Defending Controversial Cup Star’s Bristol Fisticuffs

Ryan Blaney may have just wanted to confront Carson Hocevar aggressively after their clash under the lights in Bristol. However, it ended up turning into one of the most spectacular brawls of the season.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 20

'What’s He Gonna Get Penalized For?'– Spire Motorsports Boss Shuts Down NASCAR Penalty Talks Over Bristol Brawl

Ryan Blaney was thinking about victory in Bristol while battling Carson Hocevar with 43 laps to go. Moments later, he crashed after the No. 77 driver made contact with him, and a livid Blaney went to the pit lane to confront Hocevar.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 19

Carson Hocevar says Ryan Blaney 'spun himself' before instigating fight at Bristol

Carson Hocevar literally took one on the chin from Ryan Blaney at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday after being involved in a crash late in Saturday's Bristol Night Race with the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion.

Ryan Blaney punches Carson Hocevar after run-in at Bristol

Joey Logano steals Bristol Night Race win from Ty Gibbs, Carson Hocevar

Sheldon Creed wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase race at Bristol in OT

Jake Garcia earns first career NASCAR Truck Series win at Bristol; Layne Riggs, Chandler Smith falter

The 'NASCAR Hall of Fame drivers' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 21

Ryan Blaney punches Carson Hocevar after run-in at Bristol

Carson Hocevar was in the middle of another major accident during Saturday's Bristol Night Race, but for once, it may not have been his fault.

Hocevar says Blaney 'spun himself' before instigating fight at Bristol

Joey Logano steals Bristol Night Race win from Ty Gibbs, Hocevar

NASCAR Bass Pro Shops Night Race takeaways

Jake Garcia earns first career NASCAR Truck Series win at Bristol

Sheldon Creed wins O'Reilly Series Chase race at Bristol in OT

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 16

After brake failure at Gateway, Ryan Blaney doesn't have any mulligans left in NASCAR's Chase

If not for the 14 stage points he earned in the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway, Ryan Blaney would've left the second race of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase outside of the top five in the standings after brake issues relegated him to a 35th-place finish.

Why Kaden Honeycutt isn't comparing himself to Layne Riggs

Kyle Larson trusted process while going through Cup Series winless drought

Who's trending up, down through first two races of Cup Series Chase

Three big questions ahead of the Bass Pro Shops Night Race

When Peter Max designed a rainbow race car for NASCAR's 'Man in Black'

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 12

Ryan Blaney fastest in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Gateway

Team Penske and Ford flexed their muscle in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Gateway on Saturday.

Brad Keselowski says he'll fight 'anybody' in the NASCAR garage

Carson Kvapil wins pole for NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Gateway at perfect time

Carson Hocevar couldn't be more wrong about NASCAR not being serious

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 3

Ryan Blaney doesn't think NASCAR's Chase will be him vs. Toyota

While Blaney has been the best Ford driver this season, he's yet to win on a normal intermediate track.

Austin Cindric didn't get to provide feedback on pit crew swap with Ryan Blaney

Kyle Larson doesn't feel like he's flying under the radar as he begins NASCAR title defense

'You better win': Winning is ticket to a NASCAR championship in new format

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 2

Cindric didn't get to provide feedback on pit crew swap with Blaney

Austin Cindric didn't get to provide feedback on pit crew swap with Ryan Blaney

Cindric has a right to be frustrated that he won't have an opportunity to race for a championship with the team he's worked with all season.

Winning opening race of NASCAR postseason has been pathway to championship success

Three big questions ahead of the Southern 500 at Darlington

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 30

Ryan Blaney blasts Ricky Stenhouse for hooking him on final lap at Daytona

As Ryan Preece drove to victory on the final lap of Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, Ryan Blaney was spinning into the outside wall on the backstretch.

Ryan Preece delivered greatest moment of NASCAR career at track that nearly took his life

NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 takeaways: Ryan Preece clinches final Chase spot with dramatic breakthrough win at Daytona

NASCAR deserves credit for new and improved superspeedway package

NASCAR Cup Series Chase field set after Daytona

The 'NASCAR Hall of Fame drivers' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 23

Second New Hampshire win, lobster trophy didn't come easy for Blaney

Second New Hampshire win, lobster trophy didn't come easy for Ryan Blaney

Blaney received a lobster on Sunday morning — the traditional trophy given to a winning driver at New Hampshire Motor Speedway — in recognition of his 2025 victory at the "Magic Mile." He enjoyed it so much, he needed a second one.

After rainy start, sun shines through as Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire

NASCAR Dollar Tree 301 takeaways: Ryan Blaney overcomes pit road setback for New Hampshire win

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 23

After rainy start, sun shines through as Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire

Blaney, racing on only two fresh right-side tires on the final run as opposed to Bubba Wallace's four, expertly carved through lapped traffic in the closing laps and hung on for his second consecutive New Hampshire win.

Second New Hampshire win, lobster trophy didn't come easy for Blaney

Bubba Wallace fought hard but didn't have enough to take win from Blaney

Josh Berry makes Wood Brothers history, but couldn't reach victory lane

Denny Hamlin clinches No. 1 Chase seed, Chase field almost set

Team Penske's championship hopes rising as Chase approaches

NASCAR Dollar Tree 301 takeaways

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 23

NASCAR Dollar Tree 301 takeaways: Ryan Blaney overcomes pit road setback for New Hampshire win

On a day that began in the damp and ended in some sunshine, a slow stop on pit road was not enough to deny Ryan Blaney going back-to-back in the "Granite State," holding off Bubba Wallace to win Sunday's race at New Hampshire.

After rainy start, sun shines through as Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire

Team Penske's championship hopes rising as Chase approaches

Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire; Tyler Ankrum hangs onto final Chase spot

As NASCAR Truck Series title favorite, Layne Riggs likes 'the feeling of being the best'

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 14

Ryan Blaney scores fourth pole in five races at Richmond

Driving the same No. 12 Team Penske car that Ryan Newman once consistently blitzed the NASCAR Cup Series field with in qualifying, Ryan Blaney won his fourth pole in the last five race weekends Friday at Richmond Raceway.

As Ty Gibbs wins NASCAR Cup races, mom Heather tries to stay off the radio

NASCAR said it would make up a penalty for Denny Hamlin at Iowa

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Iowa

Kyle Larson is again a victim of NASCAR's championship hangover

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz