Ryan Blaney crashes after contact with Carson Hocevar at Bristol race
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Last updated Sep 26, 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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"Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar turned their Bristol rivalry into a physical fight Saturday night in the NASCAR Cup Series . The ugly altercation started with 43 laps remaining when Hocevar made contact with Blaney while battling for second. Blaney had led 202 laps and won Stage 2 before the contact sent his No. 12 Team Penske Ford into the outside […] The post NASCAR news: Ryan Blaney, Carson Hocevar throw hands post-Bristol fight appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney came to blows following Saturday night’s NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The post-race brawl was triggered after on-track contact between the two that ultimately ended Blaney’s night early.Hocevar was in contention for the win in the closing laps and wound up finishing third. […] The post Carson Hocevar Versus Ryan Blaney: Full War of Words From Bristol Brawl appeared first on HEAVY.
"Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar settled their differences with their hands Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. Now comes the question NASCAR has to answer: Will either driver pay for it? Blaney and Hocevar’s post-race confrontation quickly became one of the biggest stories to emerge from the Bristol Cup Series race. What began with contact […] The post Will NASCAR Fine Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar After Bristol Fight? appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 5:37 AMRyan Blaney Speaks About Racing Carson Hocevar After Bristol Brawl
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Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar settled their differences with their hands Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. Now comes the question NASCAR has to answer: Will either driver pay for it? Blaney and Hocevar’s post-race confrontation quickly became one of the biggest stories to emerge from the Bristol Cup Series race. What began with contact […] The post Will NASCAR Fine Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar After Bristol Fight? appeared first on HEAVY.
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