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NASCAR fines drivers Crafton and Sanchez for Talladega fight
NASCAR issued behavioral penalties to both drivers, Matt Crafton and Nick Sanchez, for their involvement in a physical altercation after the Truck race at Talladega. Crafton was fined $25,000 and Sanchez $5,000. Additionally, Sanchez’s father, Rene, was suspended for the remainder of the season due to his involvement in the altercation. Eyewitnesses and video evidence showed that Crafton approached Sanchez from behind and tapped him on the shoulder, leading to a fight in which Rene Sanchez also participated. After the incident, Sanchez made threats towards Crafton and was left with a bloodied face and a broken nose. The altercation stemmed from a late-race accident between the two drivers. Chandler Smith of the Xfinity Series was also fined $10,000 for a safety violation.
Source: motorsport
