What NASCAR drivers got into a fight?
NASCAR drivers Noah Gragson and Daniel Hemric got into a fight on pit road Saturday following the Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Hemric, angry over a pit road incident earlier in the race, approached Gragson on pit road while he was doing an interview after the NASCAR Xfinity race.
Why did Hamlin and Logano fight?
Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin get into an altercation after an on-track incident among the NASCAR Playoffs drivers at Martinsville Speedway. Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin get into an altercation after an on-track incident among the NASCAR Playoffs drivers at Martinsville Speedway.
Can NASCAR drivers fight?
This right here is what we call a NASCAR brawl. Sometimes in these fights you get two drivers going at it and other times you might get a couple of guys involved in the commotion. However, it’s rare to see as many people involved in a fight as there were on this day in 1989.
What happened at Martinsville?
After a 2019 race at Martinsville, Hamlin and Joey Logano got into a scuffle after exchanging words. During the race, Hamlin ran Logano into a wall, which cut one of his tires. Logano, who was racing for the win, placed eighth after the incident, while Hamlin placed fourth.
Was there a fight in NASCAR?
NASCAR drivers Noah Gragson and Daniel Hemric exchanged blows on pit road Saturday after the Xfinity Series race at Atlanta — the result of an earlier pit road altercation between their two cars. Hemric confronted Gragson after the race for backing into the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota on pit road.
Who beat Kyle Busch?
Richard Childress
Richard Childress put Kyle Busch in a headlock and punched him several times before Busch fell to the ground in an altercation following the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Kansas Speedway.
Will NASCAR punish Hamlin?
There will be no penalties for Hamlin. NASCAR has not penalized for cursing on television in several years and didn’t view Hamlin’s on-track postrace as egregious (my word) enough to penalize.
What happens if NASCAR drivers fight?
Sure, a lot of beefs are tense but don’t end in violence, like the situation between Kevin Harvick and Chase Elliott during the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. But, sometimes, NASCAR feuds can erupt into shoving, punching, and even objects being thrown. Drivers will exit their cars, and immediately start swinging.
What Did Bowman do to Hamlin?
Bowman infuriated championship contender Denny Hamlin with six laps remaining Sunday at Martinsville Speedway when he spun Hamlin out of the lead. It sent the race into overtime, which Bowman won for his fourth victory of the season. Hamlin then blocked Bowman’s car on the frontstretch to prevent a proper celebration.
Did Denny Hamlin punish NASCAR?
Nate Ryan of USA Today notes the full penalty for Hamlin and crew chief Darian Grubb: Along with the penalties for the team, Grubb was also fined $125,000 and will be on probation for the next six months, per the NASCAR release, via MRN.com. The penalty was reportedly issued for unsealed rear firewall block-off plates.