NASCAR fined Zane Smith $50,000 for intentionally hitting Carson Hocevar's car after Sunday's Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, escalating their ongoing rivalry.
01Summary
- 01NASCAR announced the $50,000 fine on Tuesday, October 20.
- 02The incident occurred after the Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday.
- 03Smith intentionally made contact with Hocevar's car following the race.
- 04The penalty stems from a heated chapter in the drivers' ongoing rivalry.
02Why it matters
This fine underscores NASCAR's strict enforcement of post-race conduct, which affects driver safety and the sport's disciplinary standards.
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