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NASCAR's Bristol Night Race contributes 193 expletives to swear jar

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

NASCAR's Bristol Night Race contributes 193 expletives to swear jar

Summary

During the Bristol Night Race, NASCAR's newly implemented swear jar collected $3,305 after 193 expletives were recorded from Cup radio channels. This event marks the lowest count of swears across three recent Chase races, which collectively reported 661 expletives. Gateway set a record with 245 swear words during its race, while the Bristol event also featured a notable on-air incident involving Ryan Blaney. NASCAR has continued its $5 payment per foul word spoken, and has shared a leaderboard that details the most popular swear words among drivers so far this season. The ongoing Chase series highlights the intense emotions and high stakes involved in the competition.

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By the Numbers

•Bristol Night Race saw 193 expletives recorded.
•Swear jar total reaches $3,305 after three races.
•Gateway previously recorded 245 expletives during its race.
•NASCAR pays $5 for each swear word spoken on radio.
•Ryan Blaney featured in notable post-race incident involving Carson Hocevar.

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7:09 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR swear jar hits $3,305 after 193 expletives recorded in Bristol Night Race
7:09 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR swear jar hits $3,305 after 193 expletives recorded in Bristol Night Race

What they're saying

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NASCAR continues to pay $5 per swear word spoken across Cup radio channels, and three races into the Chase, the money is piling up. The newly introduced swear jar is up to $3,305. Across all Cup teams, NASCAR has reported 661 expletives on the radio after Darlington, Gateway, and Bristol, with the 500-lap short track race responsible for 193 swears. Surprisingly, that's the lowest of the ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com