NASCAR driver punished for making insensitive comments about Mexico City

On Tuesday, Spire Motorsports announced an internal penalty for Hocevar's remarks, which included the $50,000 fine. That money will be split between three organizations that "serve Mexican communities," which include the Mexican Red Cross, a nonprofit that combats child malnutrition and United Way Mexico. 

Hocevar will also be required participate in cultural sensitivity and bias-awareness training. 

According to the team, NASCAR approved of the disciplinary measures handed down to Hocevar. 

Hocevar enters Sunday's race at Pocono Raceway 20th in the Cup Series standings following a frustrating race in Mexico City that included another spat with HYAK Motorsports driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Hocevar has been quick over the last month of his sophomore season in the Cup Series, but Tuesday's announcement certainly puts a damper on what has otherwise been a solid season.