Zane Smith accepts fine for post-race incident with Carson Hocevar

Zane Smith will not appeal the $50,000 fine issued by NASCAR following his post-race incident with Carson Hocevar at Phoenix Raceway after the Freeway Insurance 500 on October 18. Smith retaliated against Hocevar's vehicle after an earlier collision, despite being informed of the situation over the team radio. NASCAR’s penalty, announced on October 20, focused on behavioral violations but did not include points deductions or suspensions. Smith's decision to forgo an appeal concludes the matter, but it raises questions about the ongoing rivalry between the two drivers as the NASCAR Cup Series season nears its end.

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