Other NASCAR drivers react to Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney fight
Drivers suddenly became spectators after the NASCAR Cup race at Bristol, watching on (most with glee) as Ryan Blaney confronted Carson Hocevar, with Hocevar punching Blaney twice in the face in the first real fight we've seen after a Cup race in over two years. The last time there was a fight like this at the highest level of the sport was the 2024 All-Star Race, featuring Ricky Stenhouse Jr ...…
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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