NASCAR to meet with Ty Gibbs for throwing water bottle into Bristol fight
On the podcast, Hauler Talk, NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde discussed the Sanctioning Body's reaction to the now-viral fight between Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney. There will be no penalties for the drivers or crew members involved in the altercation, but NASCAR does want to talk with Ty Gibbs, driver of the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Gibbs was standing near ...…
NASCAR vice president Mike Forde addressed the recent fight between Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney, mentioning that there will be no penalties for the drivers or crew members involved in the incident. However, NASCAR is planning to meet with Ty Gibbs, who was seen throwing a water bottle at the front of the melee. Gibbs was standing near the fight and threw the bottle with a smile, hitting reporter Michael Massie's camera.
Forde stated that Gibbs' action was likely a result of heat-of-the-moment frustration, but acknowledged the potential danger of the water bottle hitting someone in the eye. NASCAR intends to discuss the matter with Gibbs in Kansas, but plans to avoid any penalties for the drivers and crew members involved.
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