NASCAR fight video: Ryan Blaney, Carson Hocevar throw punches at Bristol
Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar traded punches after the NASCAR Bristol Night Race when contact between the two drivers caused Blaney to spin out. Watch the video.
On September 19, the NASCAR Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway took an unexpected turn when drivers Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar engaged in a physical altercation. The incident occurred on Lap 457 as the two contended for second place. Hocevar attempted to pass Blaney on the inside, but Blaney collided with the front of Hocevar's No. 77 car, sending him spinning.
After the race concluded and Joey Logano was named the winner, Blaney confronted Hocevar. Hocevar retaliated with punches, resulting in a physical fight. Blaney was eventually pulled away, but he continued to yell and pursue Hocevar. Hocevar stated on the USA broadcast, "There wasn't a whole lot of talking. He just kind of said one thing and then went after me. I wasn't going to take it."
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