NASCAR Fines Ricky Stenhouse Jr. $75,000 After Sunday Night Fight with Kyle Busch at North Wilkesboro

May 22, 2024, 12:04 PM

The NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday night turned chaotic after a physical altercation between drivers Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch. The post-race incident occurred following a crash, leading Stenhouse to throw a punch at Busch. NASCAR has responded by fining Stenhouse $75,000 for violating the NASCAR Member Code of Conduct. Additionally, two crew members from Stenhouse's No. 47 team, including his father, have received four-race and eight-race suspensions. The fight overshadowed Joey Logano's victory in the race and has sparked significant media attention. Richard Childress has also warned Stenhouse against further altercations, threatening personal action if Stenhouse targets Busch again during the upcoming Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte.