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Hocevar vs. Blaney, Joey Logano Wins AGAIN, F1 News + WEC/Le Mans Split?! | SPEED

September 21, 2026

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The Bristol night race delivered a moment that will define the 2026 NASCAR playoffs: Carson Hocevar, a 22-year-old rookie already seen as the sport’s most polarizing driver, threw two right hooks at Ryan Blaney after Blaney walked to his car post-race. The fight capped a sequence that began when Blaney threw a late block on Hocevar with 50 laps to go, and Hocevar—true to his reputation for never lifting—kept the throttle down, spun Blaney, and ended his race. Blaney, a former champion and one of the series’ most even-keeled drivers, went hunting for Hocevar on pit road. What he found was a younger man who, as Hocevar himself later admitted, had never hit anyone before. Hocevar’s punches landed, Blaney went to the ground under the weight of a security guard, and the crowd cheered the rookie as he left the track.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:50) **Opening: Bristol Intensity and Playoff Stakes** - Harvick and Buxton set the scene for a chaotic Bristol weekend, highlighting the pressure of the playoff elimination race.
  • 2 (04:00) **The Blaney vs. Hocevar Fight** - The hosts break down the on-track incident and the ensuing fistfight that became the weekend's biggest story.
  • 3 (09:20) **The Hocevar Debate: Rookie Aggression vs. Old Guard** - Harvick and Buxton discuss whether Hocevar is a problem driver or a victim of jealousy and an old boys' club.
  • 4 (19:24) **Fight Fallout: Penalties and Fan Reaction** - The hosts predict the consequences for the drivers and crew members involved in the brawl.
  • 5 (21:36) **Xfinity Series: Creed Wins at Bristol** - A recap of Sheldon Creed's victory in a wild Xfinity race, moving him into title contention.
  • 6 (24:05) **Truck Series: Garcia Dominates** - A brief look at Jake Garcia's dominant Thursday night win at Bristol, leading 104 laps.
  • 7 (25:29) **Buxton's Breakdown: WEC/Le Mans Split Threat** - Buxton explains the shocking report of a major fallout between the FIA and the ACO, threatening the future of the World Endurance Championship.

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Guests on this episode

Kevin Harvick Will Buxton

Show Notes

Chaos erupts at the Last Great Coliseum! Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton dive into all the drama from the Bristol Night Race, including Joey Logano’s massive win and the explosive post-race pit road brawl between Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney.
Plus, Will breaks down a potential rift in world endurance racing between the FIA and ACO, big news on F1’s future 2027 schedule, Max Verstappen passing 100 go-karts, INDYCAR moves, and a full lap Around the Racing World!
Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome
00:30 - Logano wins AGAIN at Bristol
04:00 - Hocevar vs. Blaney
21:10 - O'Reilly & Truck Series Recap
24:35 - Buxton's Breakdown: WEC/Le Mans split?!
33:25 - F1 2027 schedule release | 1st Monaco Sprint
37:15 - Max Verstappen vs. 100 Go Karts
41:40 - AJ Foyt Racing signs INDYCAR Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger
47:18 - Social Speedway
53:41 - Around the Racing World
1:01:28 - Driver of the Week
1:03:17 - Final Lap
1:05:48 - Wrecks of the Week

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