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Why NASCAR is not penalizing Stenhouse, McDowell for post-race theatrics

NASCAR typically issues penalties reports by the end of business day on Tuesday but no later than Wednesday.There has been nothing issued thus far and nothing is coming.In other words, there were no technical infractions to deal with following the…

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 8:09 PM
Why NASCAR is not penalizing Stenhouse, McDowell for post-race theatrics
Key Things to Know
  • NASCAR decided not to penalize Ricky Stenhouse Jr. or Michael McDowell for their Charlotte post-race clash.
  • Officials noted neither car hit the wall and both drivers maintained their window nets up.
  • NASCAR will meet with both Stenhouse and McDowell on Saturday morning at Phoenix Raceway.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NASCAR will not issue penalties to Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael McDowell following their post-race cooldown lap altercation at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Speaking on the Hauler Talk podcast, NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde explained that officials debated the matter extensively before determining the incident did not rise to the level of a penalty.

Forde distinguished the incident from a prior penalty issued to Bubba Wallace, noting that neither Stenhouse nor McDowell struck a wall and both kept their window nets up. While avoiding fines, NASCAR will meet with both drivers on Saturday morning at Phoenix Raceway.

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