NASCAR does not penalize Stenhouse, McDowell for post-race incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
NASCAR has decided not to penalize Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael McDowell for their post-race incident during the cooldown lap at Charlotte Motor Speedway. According to NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde, discussions indicated that their actions did not meet the threshold for a penalty. Past incidents were compared, including a prior penalty against Bubba Wallace for a more severe situation. Both drivers are scheduled to meet with NASCAR officials before the practice and qualifying sessions at Phoenix Raceway this Saturday.
- •NASCAR met to discuss penalties for Stenhouse and McDowell on October 14.
- •No punitive actions were issued following the incident at Charlotte.
- •Prior penalties were used as a reference for consistency in decision-making.
- •Drivers will meet with NASCAR officials before Phoenix practice and qualifying.
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Why NASCAR is not penalizing Stenhouse, McDowell for post-race theatrics
"The Sanctioning Body will meet with both drivers on Saturday morning at Phoenix
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