Ricky Stenhouse Jr fined $75K for altercation with Kyle Busch at All-Star Race

NASCAR usually doesn't give fines to drivers for throwing punches after a race when they are upset. Stenhouse got into a fight with Busch after being knocked out of the race due to contact with him. Stenhouse was not sure if he would appeal the $75,000 fine he received for the incident. Drivers might want to throw punches without consequences, but they also want clear rules to know what to expect if they do. Joey Logano, a two-time Cup champion, emphasized the importance of consistent rules in such situations. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. decided not to retaliate against Kyle Busch at the Coca-Cola 600 after talking to Busch's team owner, Richard Childress. Stenhouse had punched Busch after feeling he was wrecked on purpose during a previous race. Stenhouse expressed respect for Busch's career but lost some due to the incident. Busch, focused on winning, doesn't believe Stenhouse will wreck him in the upcoming race. Larson aims to race in both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. NASCAR adjusted the All-Star Race's start time to accommodate Larson's schedule. Petty family values Charlotte Motor Speedway as they have a long history of winning races there. Richard Petty, a legendary driver, made his debut at CMS in 1960 and won races in 1975 and 1977.