Carson Hocevar punches Ryan Blaney after late Bristol NASCAR clash
Bristol has been called 'The Last Great Colosseum, and for good reason. It has a storied history of rivalries, wrecks, and tempers overflowing. Saturday night was no different. Ryan Blaney passed Carson Hocevar for second place late in the race, and when Hocevar tried to immediately cross him over, Blaney tried to block. Hocevar, who is known for his aggressive style, did not lift. Blaney ...…
NASCAR drivers shared their reactions to the intense altercation between Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney at the recent Cup race in Bristol. Ty Gibbs, who was parked behind Hocevar during the fight, smiled as the brawl unfolded and even threw a water bottle into the middle of it. Josh Berry and Ryan Preece were nearby, with Berry mockingly waving goodbye to Hocevar before laughing as he mimicked Hocevar's hype routine.
Bubba Wallace expressed surprise at how angry Blaney appeared, stating that he had never seen his close friend this upset. Christopher Bell, also present, simply laughed at the unfolding spectacle. Joey Logano, when asked about the incident, said he didn't feel comfortable speaking on it until he saw more details and joked that he might regret any comments he made.
Dale Jarrett and Jeff Burton discussed the aggressiveness of Hocevar and the potential consequences for his behavior.
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