Ricky Stenhouse explains his side of Michael McDowell conflict

They exchanged door slams and Stenhouse got spun, all after the finish

By Motorsport Staff · Yahoo Sports

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:17 PM

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael McDowell resolved tension after colliding on the cool-down lap at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The contact between the two drivers resulted in Stenhouse spinning out after the Cup Series race.
NASCAR reviewed the incident and decided not to issue penalties, fines, or suspensions to either driver.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael McDowell had a post-race confrontation following contact on the cool-down lap at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which sent Stenhouse spinning. Despite initial concerns that officials might penalize the drivers, NASCAR opted not to issue fines or suspensions following deliberations over the Cup Series incident.

Tension between Stenhouse and McDowell reportedly cooled quickly after the race. NASCAR officials scheduled a meeting with both drivers on Saturday morning ahead of the upcoming race at Phoenix Raceway to review the incident.

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Ricky Stenhouse explains his side of Michael McDowell conflict

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