The NASCAR On Sunday night during the All-Star Race, a fight broke out on the first lap, which escalated into a post-race brawl between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch on the recently renovated track North Wilkesboro Speedway. Team Penske dominated qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 like it was suspended push-to-pass scandal never happened. It’s Monday, May 20, 2024, and here’s the race summary, a recap of the most essential motorsport events from last weekend.
Stenhouse waited the entire race to fight Busch
Official NASCAR Extended Highlights | 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race from North Wilkesboro
Let’s get the worst aspect of the All-Star Race out of the way. Joey Logano he led 199 of 200 laps en route to victory lane. The Penske driver completed the entire race on the optional Goodyear tire. For this exhibition, the tire supplier provided basic and optional compounds. The option was supposed to be faster and less tough than the base version, but Logano has no problem maintaining front control.
The most shocking moment of the race began on the first lap, when Ricky Stenhouse Jr. punched Kyle Busch into the wall. Busch immediately retaliated by chasing the No. 47 Camaro and slamming it into the wall. The damage was too severe for Stenhouse Jr. could continue driving, so he parked his wrecked car in Busch’s pit and said Driver Childress’s crew chief that he would be waiting for him after the race. The 2023 Daytona 500 winner didn’t really have a choice. The North Wilkesboro Speedway does not have a tunnel crossing under the track. He was stuck in the field until the end of the race.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. rides Kyle Busch after the race at North Wilkesboro
Immediately after the race ended, Stenhouse was waiting by Busch’s car. While Fox was interviewing the race winner, a heated argument broke out between the two, which quickly turned into fists. Stenhouse threw a right jab, and then pit crews began wrestling as NASCAR security separated people. I don’t think this dispute will end anytime soon.
Race results
1. – Joey Logano (Penske)
2. – Denny Hamlin (Gibbs) – +0.636 seconds
3. – Chris Buescher (RFK) – +4.893 seconds
4. – Kyle Larson (Hendrick) – +5.312 seconds
5. – Ryan Blaney (Penske) – +5.451 seconds
Penske locks up the front row at the Indy 500
2024 Indy 500 qualifying highlights at Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Day 2 | INDYCAR
Joey Logano’s dominance in North Wilkesboro was heralded by his Penske teammates, who locked down the front row during qualifying at the Indianapolis 500. For the second time in history, one team secured the top three spots. Scott McLaughlin took pole position with a record four-lap average of 234.220mph ahead of Will Power and Josef Newgarden. The only real threat to the lock was a mechanical problem. When using qualifying boost pressures, Chevrolet turbocharged engines were susceptible to fire in the combustion chamber. However, the only time it made it onto a Penske post was Will Power during a practice session on Monday morning.
Quick six results
1. – Scott McLaughlin (Penske) – 234.220 miles per hour
2. – Willpower (Penske) – 233.917 miles per hour
3. – Josef Newgarden (Penske) – 233.808 miles per hour
4. – Alexander Rossi (McLaren) – 233.090 miles per hour
5. – Kyle Larson (McLaren) – 232.846 miles per hour
6. – Santino Ferrucci (Foyt) – 232.692 miles per hour
There’s nothing like Bump Day in Indianapolis. This wasn’t entirely surprising who was at the end of the pitch, but the drama of who would miss the biggest spectacle in racing was stressful. The Coyne cars were favorites to go home and had to be driven at 110 percent to gain any speed. Katherine Legge hit the Turn 4 wall while running, but was still able to gain some solid speed. Her teammate Nolan Siegel wasn’t so lucky. A talented youthful driver crashed his car while trying to make it to the race.
Back row results
31. – Katherine Legge (Coyne) – 230.092 miles per hour
32. – Marcus Erickson (Andretti) – 230.027 miles per hour
33. – Graham Rahal (RLL) – 229.974 miles per hour
34. – Nolan Siegel (Coyne) – 229.566 miles per hour
