Bristol NASCAR race incidents and results

Late-race contact, brawl on pit road, Logano victory and tribute car highlight the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

3 stories61 sourcesUpdated Sep 20, 2026

In this storyline:Carson Hocevar Samantha Busch Joey Logano Ty Gibbs Ryan Blaney

Bristol NASCAR race incidents and results — Photo: Zach Catanzareti Photo / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

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Sep 20, 2026
After late contact sent Ryan Blaney into the Bristol wall, he grabbed Carson Hocevar on pit road and Hocevar answered with two right hooks.
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Sep 20, 2026
Joey Logano won the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol, dominating the 500-lap event and holding off Kyle Larson.
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Sep 20, 2026
Ty Gibbs will pilot the No. 54 M&M’s tribute car at Bristol to honor the late Kyle Busch.
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Blaney, Hocevar Brawl After Bristol Crash

After late contact sent Ryan Blaney into the Bristol wall on Sept. 19, 2026, he grabbed Carson Hocevar on pit road; Hocevar answered with two right hooks that knocked off Blaney's hat.

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Logano Wins Bristol After Late-Race Incident

Joey Logano won the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, dominating the 500-lap event and holding off Kyle Larson for the victory after leading a large portion of the race. He also secured Stage 1 and was a consistent factor throughout the night, with multiple articles highlighting his early control and overall performance.

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Kyle Busch Tribute Car Debuts at Bristol

Ty Gibbs will pilot the No. 54 M&M’s tribute car at Bristol to honor the late Kyle Busch, reviving his iconic color scheme tied to Joe Gibbs Racing and Mars’ M&M’s brand. The tribute, supported by Busch’s family and the team, centers on Bristol’s significance in his career with pre-race ceremonies, a family-forward reveal, and reflections on his legacy across multiple series.

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