Noah Gragson, Kevin Magnussen clash after NASCAR race in San Diego
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Noah Gragson confronted Kevin Magnussen following NASCAR's Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 21, 2026. Gragson accused Magnussen of wrecking him on lap 38, causing his No. 4 Ford to crash. After the race, the two exchanged heated words, with Gragson expressing frustrations about open-wheel drivers adapting to NASCAR. Magnussen's response suggested he viewed Gragson's racing style unfavorably. Despite the confrontation, no physical altercation occurred before Gragson was urged to walk away.
- •Gragson and Magnussen's confrontation lasted about 80 seconds.
- •Magnussen finished 27th, recording the fastest lap at 2:12.485.
- •Gragson's vehicle sustained damage from the incident on lap 38.
- •This race marked NASCAR's debut on an active military base.
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR’s Noah Gragson, F1's Kevin Magnussen have heated exchange in San Diego
"Noah Gragson and former F1 driver Kevin Magnussen had a heated confrontation at the end of NASCAR's race at Naval Base Coronado on Sunday.
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