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• Running recap: Ryan Blaney takes Stage 2, sets pace halfway home in Bristol Night Race

  19-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney powered to a Stage 2 win in Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series showdown at Bristol Motor Speedway, sealing a Team Penske sweep of the stages in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race (live on USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Blaney has led 119 of the 250 laps in the race’s first half in Penske’s No. 12 Ford, and the stage victory helps his cause in The Chase presented by Mobil 1. A total of 500 laps make up the complete scheduled distance in the third of 10
  
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• Alex Bowman embarrassed by awkward Bristol crash, admits he didn't know who the leader was

  20-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe NASCAR Cup race at Bristol did not go the way Alex Bowman had hoped, and ended in an awkward crash with the leaders that left him feeling embarrassed.The moment in question took place with 70 laps to go. Alex Bowman was running 20th, already off the lead lap, and in danger of going another lap down. As Ty Gibbs took the lead from Carson Hocevar, he tried to go up the middle between the slower cars of Bowman and Cole Custer.Bowman was completely unaware that the car direc
  
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• NASCAR news: Ryan Blaney, Carson Hocevar throw hands post-Bristol fight

  20-09-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Peter Casey-USA TODAY SportsNASCAR news: Ryan Blaney, Carson Hocevar throw hands post-Bristol fight appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.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. 1
  
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• Who Won The NASCAR Cup Series Bristol Night Race? Full Race Results

  20-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race full results. GettyJoey Logano picked up his third win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season in thrilling fashion at Bristol Motor Speedway. The driver of the No. 22 overtook Carson Hocevar and Ty Gibbs in the closing laps to earn the victory.Following the race, a massive brawl broke out between Hocevar and Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney.After Hocevar made contact with Blaney in the late laps that sent the latter spinning, the driver of the No. 12 was t
  
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• Ric Flair told drivers to take their helmets off and fight; NASCAR delivered

  20-09-2026 07:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe theme of the month has been that no one was going to do anything about it and that changed with Ryan Blaney on Saturday in the Bristol Night Race.It, of course, refers to Carson Hocevar.When the Chase for the Championship began three weeks ago, NASCAR sent out an unorthodox press release titled 15 vs. 1, which highlighted the simmering tension between Hocevar and literally everyone he shares the race track with each week.They hate him.It had reached something of a boiling poi
  
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• Hocevar, Blaney Fight on Pit Road After Classic Bristol Race

  20-09-2026 07:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Carson Hocevar is back in the spotlight after an incident and fight with Ryan Blaney in Saturday night's Bass Pro Shops Bristol Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.The incident in question happened when Blaney and Hocevar raced for second on lap 459 of 500, according to NASCAR timing and scoring. Hocevar had a run on the outside lane exiting turn four and crossed over to the inside of Blaney entering turn one. As Hocevar took the run and went for the hole, Blaney blocked and c
  
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• Logano Steals Bristol Win in Classic NASCAR Cup Finish

  20-09-2026 07:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRISTOL, Tenn. -- In a finish that would've made Kyle Busch smile from above, Joey Logano stole a win in a classic finish to a NASCAR Cup Series race in honor of Busch at Bristol Motor Speedway.Logano snuck by Carson Hocevar and Ty Gibbs as they scrapped with seven laps to go and swept Kyle Larson in their ordeal. The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion drove away to a 1.248-second win over Larson to score his third win of the 2026 season.However, the checkered flag didn't mean the excitement
  
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• NASCAR fans react to the Carson Hocevar vs Ryan Blaney fight

  20-09-2026 07:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What was a relatively docile race at Bristol Motor Speedway turned to chaos in the closing laps, and a lead NASCAR Cup Series championship contender suffered a major blow (followed by a few more on pit road after the race concluded). Ryan Blaney looked primed to cut Denny Hamlin's lead in the standings with a strong run midway through the race, but an unfortunate commitment-line penalty erased his advantage over the field. Blaney fought back in the final stage and was running second to Ty Gibbs
  
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• What NASCAR drivers said after Carson Hocevar-Ryan Blaney fight, Joey Logano Cup win at Bristol

  20-09-2026 07:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano — winner: "I love NASCAR racing. This is so much frickin’ fun and to watch to be a part of it is electric. Being here at Bristol. Hearing the fans scream and yell. What else can you want? It’s huge. We’re in the hunt now. We’re right where we need to be. We had a solid run last week and capitalized again with huge points again tonight, so we’re there. We had a good race car. Team Penske put together a great car. We led the first stage there and you
  
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• NASCAR stars Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney brawl at Bristol

  20-09-2026 07:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney and Spire Motorsports driver Carson Hocevar traded punches on pit road after Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, where contact between the two ended Blaney’s race with 43 laps left.Blaney grabbed Hocevar by his firesuit once the third-place finisher climbed from his car. Hocevar answered with two punches, and the first knocked off the 2023 Cup Series champion’s hat. Blaney charged back at him before cr
  
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• M&M’s Relationship With Kyle Busch Never Ended After NASCAR Exit

  20-09-2026 07:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 17: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17, 2022 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) GettyThe familiar yellow M&M’s colors returned to a NASCAR Cup Series car at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night. But the people who helped make those colors synonymous with Kyle Busch were there, too.Me
  
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• Ty Gibbs Turns In Valiant Effort to Honor Kyle Busch at Bristol

  20-09-2026 07:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Despite finishing fifth, Ty Gibbs made a valiant effort to ensure Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway was all about honoring Kyle Busch.Running his regular No. 54 that Busch first won with in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and a paint scheme throwing back to his iconic, yellow M&Ms scheme, with sponsorship from M&Ms, Gibbs was the center of attention before the green flag waved. Standing next to Gibbs' car, Kyle Busch's widow, Sama
  
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• Full list of NASCAR driver intro song choices for the 2026 Bristol Night Race

  20-09-2026 06:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoOne of the best parts of the pre-race festivities for the annual Bristol Night Race is the fact that the Cup drivers get to walk out to their hand-picked intro songs ahead of the 500-lap race.Some fantastic moments have been born from it, like when Brad Keselowski walked out to AC/DC's 'For Those About To Rock' in 2010, and then proceeded to grab a microphone to tell the audience that "Kyle Busch is an ass!"Busch himself played in the villain role and in 2017, told the
  
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• Super Bowl Champion Spotted at NASCAR Bristol Cup Race

  20-09-2026 06:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 M&M's Kyle Busch Tribute Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyBRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Grand Marshals Brad Pitt(R) and Super Bowl Champion and NFL Analyst, Russell Wilson talk at the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor
  
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• Brawl at Bristol: Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney fight after NASCAR race

  20-09-2026 06:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There was a brawl at Bristol.The motorsport venue, known as the Last Great Colosseum, always offers excitement on the track, but the NASCAR Bass Pro Shops Night Race on Saturday, Sept. 19 made noise off of it too when there was a fight between Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar.After the Cup Series race ended and Joey Logano won, Blaney charged through the crowd on the track, found Hocevar and confronted him about an incident that happened during the competition. Blaney shoved Hocevar, who responded
  
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• Is there a NASCAR race today? Date, start time, TV schedule for next Cup Series playoff race

  20-09-2026 06:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is there a NASCAR race today? Date, start time, TV schedule for next Cup Series playoff race originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The NASCAR Playoff Chase is in full swing, but there will be no typical Sunday race this weekend.The Bass Pro Shops Night Race took place on Saturday, bringing some intense competition to Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. With points totals reset for the playoffs, truly anyone could win the Cup Series
  
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• Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Bristol Night Race

  20-09-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoJoey Logano is a 40-time race winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, passing Carson Hocevar and Ty Gibbs with about seven laps to go to win the Bristol Night Race.It was a fairly clean race for the first two stages with only two natural yellows, but that changed dramatically in the final stage. The race ended with a total of ten cautions, and just 12 cars on the lead lap.Logano led 93 laps en route to the victory, but Ryan Blaney led the most at 202...despite crashing out and finishing
  
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• Ryan Blaney, Carson Hocevar fight after Joey Logano wins at Bristol

  20-09-2026 06:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The main event was supposed to be the Bass Pro Shops Night race on Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway, won by Joey Logano.The race had to take, um a backseat, to the fisticuffs after the final lap.As has been the case all season, Carson Hocevar was in the middle of controversy, this time because of a wreck with Ryan Blaney.Additional angles of the incident involving @CarsonHocevar and @Blaney. pic.twitter.com/VoW3asW8vI— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 20, 2026Blaney used some salty, not safe f
  
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• Joey Logano basks in boos after stealing NASCAR Cup win at Bristol

  20-09-2026 05:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoJoey Logano somehow emerged victorious at Bristol Motor Speedway. As Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar ran each other up the track on the final restart Logano slipped by to take the win.Logano was met with boos from the crowd, which he acknowledged during his post-race interview."Come on, Bristol. I hear you down here. I had a really good race car. Team Penske put together a great car. We were able to win the first stage there, and you know it's going to get aggressive at the end and r
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Standings After Bristol: Kyle Larson Takes Chase Lead From Denny Hamlin

  20-09-2026 05:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series Chase has a new leader, and there is almost nothing separating the top two.Kyle Larson left Bristol Motor Speedway with 2,206 points, moving one point ahead of Denny Hamlin after Saturday night’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race. Hamlin, who entered Bristol atop the standings, now sits second with 2,205 points.Joey Logano made the biggest statement of the night.Logano won the 500-lap race at Bristol and climbed to third in the standings with 2,190 points, just 16 behind Lars
  
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• Brad Pitt Steals the Show During Star-Studded Night at Bristol NASCAR Race

  20-09-2026 05:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Grand Marshals Brad Pitt walks onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyBRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Grand Marshals Brad Pitt (L) and Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon poses for photos on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedwa
  
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• Carson Hocevar punches Ryan Blaney after late Bristol NASCAR clash

  20-09-2026 05:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoBristol 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 crashed into the wall and saw his title chances take a major hit as he was unable to continue.
  
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• NASCAR points standings, Cup Series points update after Bristol race, Chase picture

  20-09-2026 05:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano hopped into the top three in points after the Bass Pro Shops Night Race in the NASCAR Cup Series on Sept. 19 at Bristol.Logano took advantage of Carson Hocevar and Ty Gibbs' aggressive battle for the lead with seven laps to go to take the top spot.Kyle Larson took the points lead by one point over Denny Hamlin.Ryan Blaney ran inside the top five for most of the night at Bristol, but his race ended in the final 50 laps after a crash following contact from Carson Hocevar.Blaney and Hoc
  
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• Ryan Blaney, Carson Hocevar fight on pit road after NASCAR Bristol night race crash

  20-09-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar made late contact in the NASCAR Bristol night race on Sept. 19, leading to Blaney crashing out of the race.They also made post-race contact after a pit-road fight.Blaney walked up to Hocevar after the race on pit road and pushed the driver of the No. 77, and Hocevar swung a couple right hands while holding Blaney in a chokehold with his left hand. Hocevar connected on at least one of those right-hand punches to Blaney's face.Blaney fell behind a couple Hocevar pit
  
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• Joey Logano Wins NASCAR Bristol Night Race, Declares ‘For the Haters, Baby’

  20-09-2026 04:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano had an answer for anyone who doubted him Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway.“For the haters, baby.”Logano delivered the line moments after delivering on the track, winning the Bass Pro Shops Night Race after a wild closing stretch in the third race of the 2026 NASCAR Chase.The Team Penske driver led 93 laps, won Stage 1 and ultimately held off Kyle Larson by 1.248 seconds to capture the victory. Carson Hocevar finished third, Christopher Bell was fourth and Ty Gibbs
  
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• Who won NASCAR Bristol race? Winner is Joey Logano, plus full results

  20-09-2026 04:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  Joey Logano squeezed past Carson Hocevar and Ty Gibbs late in the race to win the Bass Pro Shops Night Race after Carson Hocevar and Ty Gibbs battled at the front.The win was overshadowed by Ryan Blaney starting a fight with Carson Hocevar on pit road after the race.Who won the NASCAR Cup Bristol race? Winner, race results for the Bass Pro Shops Night RaceUnofficial results1. Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford2. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet3. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire M
  
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• NASCAR Standings after Today: Cup Series The Chase Points Leaders after Bristol

  20-09-2026 04:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe Bass Pro Shops Night race on Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway marked the third race in the 10-race chase, meaning we’re just seven weeks away from crowning the NASCAR Cup Series champion for 2026.As we saw once again tonight, stage points are crucial. Joey Logano won Stage 1, helping himself climb up a few spots in the NASCAR standings after today. Meanwhile, thanks to the 20-point bonus for the win, XXXX XXXX is now in an even better position am
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Race Results, Winner From Bristol Motor Speedway

  20-09-2026 04:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano won the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, capitalizing on late contact between Ty Gibbs, Kyle Larson, and Carson Hocevar that handed him the lead in the closing laps. The victory marks Logano’s third career win in the track’s Night Race and comes in the third race of the 2026 Chase presented by Mobil 1. The race produced 10 caution flags and 13 lead changes across its 500 laps.NASCAR Cup Series Full Results From Bristol Motor SpeedwayPos.Dri
  
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• Samantha Busch Delivers Emotional Message to NASCAR Fans Before Bristol Night Race

  20-09-2026 04:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 24: Samantha Busch speaks at the Carlos Rodón Foundation 2026 Willow Gala at the Refinery on August 24, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York.(Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for the Carlos Rodón Foundation) GettyBefore engines fired under the lights at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night, Samantha Busch stood in front of the NASCAR community and delivered an emotional message about Kyle Busch, the fans who followed him for two decades and the support her f
  
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• Ryan Blaney crashes after Carson Hocevar contact late in NASCAR Bristol night race

  20-09-2026 04:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney got in Carson Hocevar's way late in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on Sept. 19.And Hocevar punted Blaney's No. 12 Team Penske Ford to the wall, ending his night with 43 laps left.Hocevar was running second behind Ty Gibbs when Blaney and Hocevar began swapping positions. Blaney then passed him and appeared to put up a block. Hocevar had already committed to the inside lane and put Blaney up into the wall. "I don't (expletive) know. I got crashed," Blaney said during the USA broadcast.
  
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