Ryan Blaney crashes after contact with Carson Hocevar at Bristol race
11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:36 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Ryan Blaney's race ended prematurely during the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 19 at Bristol. Blaney collided with Carson Hocevar with 43 laps remaining after a series of position changes. Hocevar, running second behind Ty Gibbs, made contact and sent Blaney's car into the wall, leading to his departure from the race. Blaney was subsequently towed off the track while Hocevar continued in second place.
- •Blaney crashed with 43 laps to go in the night race.
- •Hocevar was running second behind Ty Gibbs when the incident occurred.
- •Blaney had been swapping positions with Hocevar prior to the crash.
- •Blaney expressed frustration, stating, 'I got crashed.'
- •The incident continues a pattern of Hocevar's racing challenges.
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"Bristol has been called 'The Last Great Colosseum, and for good reason. It has a storied history of rivalries, wrecks, and tempers overflowing. Saturday night was no different. Ryan Blaney passed Carson Hocevar for second place late in the race, and when Hocevar tried to immediately cross him over, Blaney tried to block. Hocevar, who is known for his aggressive style, did not lift. Blaney ...Keep reading
"Tempers boiled over in the aftermath of the pair’s controversial crash in the closing stages of the Cup Series’ first traditional Chase race at Bristol, triggering a post-race confrontation on pit road that came to blows.
"Joey Logano's victory at Bristol Motor Speedway was overshadowed by third-place finisher Carson Hocevar, who got into a post-race altercation with Ryan Blaney.
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External links- ESPNSep 20, 2026, 4:51 AMLogano win overshadowed by Hocevar, Blaney's brawl on pit road
Joey Logano's victory at Bristol Motor Speedway was overshadowed by third-place finisher Carson Hocevar, who got into a post-race altercation with Ryan Blaney.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:23 AMBrawl at Bristol: Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney fight after NASCAR race
Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney duke it out after NASCAR race at Bristol where they made contact late in the Cup Series competition.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:01 AMRyan Blaney, Carson Hocevar fight after Joey Logano wins at Bristol
Joey Logano won the Bristol Night race. Carson Hocevar won the fight after it, knocking down Ryan Blaney in quite the NASCAR scrap.
- RacerSep 20, 2026, 3:20 AMBrawl in Bristol: Hocevar, Blaney exchange blows on pit road after late crash
Tempers boiled over in the aftermath of the pair’s controversial crash in the closing stages of the Cup Series’ first traditional Chase race at Bristol, triggering a post-race confrontation on pit road that came to blows.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 3:19 AMRyan Blaney Throws Punches at Carson Hocevar in Fiery Post-Race Fight at Bristol
Ryan Blaney warned that "something's going to happen" after his late wreck with Carson Hocevar at Bristol. After the race, punches were thrown.
- Motorsport.comSep 20, 2026, 3:16 AMCarson Hocevar punches Ryan Blaney in the face in shocking Bristol brawl
Bristol has been called 'The Last Great Colosseum, and for good reason. It has a storied history of rivalries, wrecks, and tempers overflowing. Saturday night was no different. Ryan Blaney passed Carson Hocevar for second place late in the race, and when Hocevar tried to immediately cross him over, Blaney tried to block. Hocevar, who is known for his aggressive style, did not lift. Blaney ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 3:00 AMRyan Blaney, Carson Hocevar fight on pit road after NASCAR Bristol night race crash
Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar fought on pit road following the NASCAR Bristol night race, in which Blaney and Hocevar made contact resulting in a crash late.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 2:40 AMRyan Blaney crashes after Carson Hocevar contact late in NASCAR Bristol night race
Ryan Blaney's night ended with 43 laps left after getting contact from Carson Hocevar.
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