NASCAR Drivers Fined For Talladega Fist Fight
NASCAR Truck Series drivers Matt Crafton and Nick Sanchez have been hit with big fines for their infield fight after the Talladega playoffs race.
Sanchez came into contact and spun Crafton’s truck on lap 91 of the 99 that were completed, taking him out of the race, while Sanchez went on to finish in seventh.
Crafton proceeded to park is damaged truck in Sanchez’s pit stall and yell at Sanchez’s crew, according to NASCAR.
After the race, Crafton approached Sanchez and the two came to blows, with Sanchez suffering a bloody head wound.
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Sanchez claims Crafton hit him without warning or provocation, while Crafton disputes the account. Sanchez was then heard threatening payback at the next race.
NASCAR has now handed Crafton a $25,000 fine and Sanchez a $5,000 fine, while banning Sanchez’s father, who was involved in the altercation, from attending the final two races of the season.
Sanchez posted a statement to social media that said he accepts the penalty.
Crafton has not yet commented on the fine.
Sanchez is fourth in the standings heading into the final race in the playoffs round of eight at Homstead-Miami Speedway on October 21.
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