Mike Forde, NASCAR’s Vice President of Racing Communications, explained how Ryan Blaney’s appearance on Denny Hamlin’s “Actions Detrimental” podcast played a role in not penalizing the driver of the No. 12 after the chaotic post-race brawl with Carson Hocevar last Saturday at Bristol.

NASCAR has fined drivers in the past for post-race altercations. The latest example would be when Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was fined $75,000 after punching Kyle Busch following an on-track incident in the 2024 All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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However, NASCAR decided not to penalize Hocevar or Blaney for their actions on Saturday.

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