'I'm confused' - Ricky Stenhouse Jr. reacts to his $75k fine for fighting Kyle Busch

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. went on NASCAR Race Hub and spoke on his $75k fine after hitting Kyle Busch on All-Star weekend.
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'I'm confused' - Ricky Stenhouse Jr. reacts to his $75k fine for fighting Kyle Busch
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[@NASCARonFOX]

Did Ricky Stenhouse Jr. deserve the fine?

[@androidken]

Absolutely. Had hours to cool down and didn't. Extremely childish.

[@djmohab2]

@@androidken you 40 IQs worship someone that was famous for junking his opponents every week

[@michaelhuff8571]

Yes he did. He threw punches when he should have used words.

[@nascarfan05]

I don’t think Stenhouse deserved the fine considering how Austin Hill a couple years ago got away scott free after knocking Myatt Snider out.

[@jacobrodrigueztx]

@@nascarfan05I mean that was right after the race and it was in the heat of the moment. Stenhouse had over 2 hours to cool off and he literally waited for the race to end and confronted Busch

[@brookerangel-legris]

It’s completely hypocritical for NASCAR to fine the drivers for fighting, yet use footage of the fight for promotional purposes.

[@justensmith3596]

Agreed we need more fighting anyway it’s what this sport was built on

[@TheElleSimone]

They give him a fine but posted the fight multiple times on their social pages lol

[@l1a146]

I know right. I know of people who would barely even know what Nascar is suddenly talking about NASCAR. The publicity has been amazing. NASCAR need to give him double that fine back . 🤣

[@pittsky]

I feel like NASCAR is doing everything it can to turn me away from the sport.

[@jeremyswanson6513]

That's what happens when you let a cokehead run your company for 15 years.

[@NickyD]

rules are rules he still threw a punch any motorsport he was gonna get a fine

[@AndrewShepherdODAS]

Bye Felicia

[@gernblanston4956]

NASCAR, never heard of her

[@fredjames9867]

They want that weak men conform

[@rdratc633]

So wrecking someone is okay, but being mad about it brings a $75,000 fine. And they wonder why people tune them out.

[@mgtowoutlaw6950]

a fine in this situation is ridiculuous

[@stephenscering1776]

​@@mgtowoutlaw6950you correct, they should do what every local track does when a fight breaks out, they call the police and let the police take care of everything! The police always make things easier!

[@davidcavanaugh938]

I agree I think the texting other drivers and crew members he was gonna fight…. Maybe ? Idk ….. I think the more time he had to think about it idk it is odd for sure … just trying to think from the other side

[@jameshunt649]

NASCAR as not gave a dam what the fans thought for a long time ! That's just my opinion ! They have the mentality of thinking it's there show and they will do what ever they want to do !

[@beedyboy1395]

Yeah, he wrecked him into the outside wall intentionally. Sure it wasnt right hook but you can clearly see kyle was tryna wreck him. Kyle retaliates, but then ricky gets fined for retaliating back

[@mattdamon1323]

So Kyle can purposely wreck Ricky, knocking him out of million dollar contention and Kyle doesn’t get a fine or parked?

[@jorgebanuelos18]

womp womp ricky wasnt gonna win anyway and he is in no way competitve. And plus he had ran over many people so why are people mad 🤣

[@jeremyswanson6513]

@@jorgebanuelos18 Because NASCAR is using this to get more viewers (make more money). Thanks ricky for giving us a moment we can use to publicize our sport and make more money. You owe us 75 grand.

[@deliriouswhome1]

Ricky and his team ambushed Kyle after the race, pretending to just wanna talk about things.. They had everything planned , Ricky foolishly mentioned going after Kyle .. They didn't get fines and suspensions for fighting .. they got those things because Ricky dad got involved and Ricky talked about going after Kyle. Yes Kyle can retaliate on short track, like every other driver , especially in all star race.

[@Momentum_Racing]

@@jorgebanuelos18 man he ran over nobody in that race. He only lasted like 2 laps before he got taken out.

[@thetruth1446]

Right, that's what happens when you put a guy in the wall on Lap 1! Lap 1 😂

[@OneOfTheFew542]

It’s NASCAR, it shouldn’t make sense.

[@jordanmurray5547]

Chastain didnt get fined last year with gragson, man nascar is inconsistent.

[@Sandhills_Coyote]

Heat of the moment vs two hours of premeditation. Not the same. Also Gragson Shoved first.

[@markcatcash4688]

NASCAR has said they understand in the heat of the moment..And Noah was in Chastain face being aggressive..Chastain didn't run to his car with his crew

[@rogerclark6223]

Give it up it’s what makes it all the emotions like the good old times nascar and the drivers need to change their diapers and move on it made the show worth it

[@sasquatch5577]

Gragson grabbed Chastain first.

[@jimholbrook2356]

He was standing there like Clint Eastwood dressed like Sponge Bob.

[@WillMcConnell-hv4xd]

Ya

[@justjacki]

I can respect Ricky’s opinions while also respecting Kyle’s opinions, but have zero respect for the integrity of NASCAR’s decision. Both drivers acknowledged and owned having a variety of emotions and individual frustrations, while NASCAR penalizes only ONE driver. I think,it’s a pathetic decision that overlooks Kyle’s poor decision to intentionally use his car to attack another driver on the first lap. If Kyle’s love tap to Ricky had taken out additional drivers, I think the story would have a much different ending.

[@dennissciame]

Kyle is a has been Toyota dropped him Nascar is on its way out it will be Toyota Racing soon and once Honda is brought in it will be a Japanese company

[@WillMcConnell-hv4xd]

Ya so Kyle should be fined or both of them

[@dougkennedy4906]

​@@dennissciame Kyle may be a has been.( great) Ricky is a never was.

[@dennissciame]

@@dougkennedy4906 I guess you never been in the cockpit of a race car if you are given the best equipment you are expected to win but Kyle lost it and Toyota dropped him for that

[@Bb23199]

Interesting wording

[@duesouth901logistics4]

Kyle admits to wrecking him on purpose and nothing happens to Kyle 😂😂 Kyle is the teachers pet

[@WillMcConnell-hv4xd]

Ya

[@jimjohnson3307]

Nascar doesn't want to miss rcr off.

[@hillorisartin6129]

Same with denny hamlin. He admits to wrecking people on purpose and nothing happened to him.

[@philcordia3073]

Stop crying 😭

[@NinjaPizza85]

That’s racing you wuss

[@RobertS-k8h]

75,000 fans need to give $1.00 each. Well worth the show

[@accordingtodrake]

totally

[@shawnmicheal8]

$47from me lol

[@krogersucks45]

NASCAR has turned into a joke. Kyle Bush skates away scott free ?

[@jjmckay6man1]

Just like Earnhardt used to. Nascar has always put their thumb on the scales. France family is trash IMO and Nascar will never be great until they no longer own it.

[@mastodon98]

Its because hes with RCR

[@richweir5186]

NASCAR doesn't care for Kyle. They have to make a call. Yes Kyle was a jerk and wrecked this kid. I bet he won't do it again....

[@user-jt6qd8ri4l]

​@@richweir5186he's not a kid

[@philcordia3073]

Don't watch crybaby 😭

[@火魔神-n8n]

I’m watching from Japan and I think fight among drivers is one of my favorite NASCAR thing.

[@kadenlemon495]

Literally that’s part of what made it as big as it is. Tempers flaring is always entertaining.

[@nutz0148]

A sucker punch isn't fighting lmao

[@cc-running]

俺も！

[@taylorbroad8941]

Me as well. I don't agree with the fine or any punishment between the drivers if NASCAR's marketing arm is going to use this in their materials. To me, that's double dipping.

[@NeedsLessWedge]

​@@nutz0148element of surprise is not a cheap shot. It's an advantage

[@kristinmoore4624]

You waited there for hours like a little punk. Got your daddy involved. Got your crew involved. Stop acting like you ever have a chance to win unless a yellow comes out during pit rotations.

[@FineTampaCigars]

Dude...the fine is due to the premeditation... This wasn't a hot and adrenalin pumped driver getting out of a car immediately after an incident and scuffling. The dude had TIME TO THINK about his actions. If they don't send a message about planning how to attack a fellow competitor, stuff will get out of control!

[@jlawson26]

I believe it's one of the only tracks you can't leave till it's over. If he could have left he would have

[@Jeszombie]

Literally what I’ve been saying! If he got out and threw a helmet etc. that was in the heat of the moment, yes, most of us understand. But Ricky had all but two laps to think about it and still turned it physical when the conversation between him and Kyle was stern but not physically threatening!

[@jlawson26]

@Jeszombie do you know who dale Earnhardt is? Dale would have done worst. Dale is the legend who helped build nascar. 🙌 . You can always watch baseball or something. Nascar is built around being aggressive and running from the cops with a trunk full of moonshine. Hitting people who wreck you IS NASCAR PERIOD

[@jlawson26]

A sport that started from running moonshine across state lines while the police were chasing you. Premeditated hitting is too much for you. You sound like a woman

[@shakkjohnson5701]

i prefer the out of control daredevil stuff me

[@DarrenShaw-ev5tb]

Key Words ! Ricky saying watch & See !!

[@MarkDuff-o8v]

And “Hold My Watch”

[@user-jt6qd8ri4l]

What people need to realize Kyle spun him in the heat of the moment. Ricky had 2 hours to cool off and was texting drivers saying he's gonna fight Kyle it was premeditated

[@accordingtodrake]

totally good point

[@sherrycourtney174]

People just talk without thinking this.

[@DaveFerguson-vh5fn]

Everyone hating on KFB and NASCAR's decision meanwhile Stenhouse is probably just thankful to be relevant for the first time in years 😂

[@southysmototonysouthwell1779]

Sorry Ricky, but going on percentages it's closer to 100 times more success than 10 times, as far as you and Kyle go.

[@ratbagswamprat]

I'm not a fan or not of either, your comment is just unnecessary and pointless other than running someone down that was being pretty respectful! You must be one of the very best in the world at your profession to bag someone else out for not?

[@southysmototonysouthwell1779]

@@ratbagswamprat I was just being truthful

[@philwalters3579]

@@southysmototonysouthwell1779 The truth is, if Kyle were really a better driver than Ricky was, he wouldn't have felt the need to wreck him. Kyle is no better than Ricky.

[@mikeotter67]

Nascar should have parked Kyle immidiatly and all of this could've been avoided.

[@philcordia3073]

Stop crying 😭

[@sherrycourtney174]

And you should get spell check ✔️

[@anthonyjohnson2982]

Cause u texted and told other drivers what u was doing and u wasn't confused then wrecky Ricky

[@user-nr6ps9qu4u]

This is the most publicly he has ever had. He will fade away again.

[@ad206]

What's there to be confused by? You waited the whole race to walk up and punch him in the face. NASCAR isn't going to let you do that.

[@duesouth901logistics4]

Umm no tunnel to leave for one? Also Ricky is the team no one else

[@LJHLU]

Hello he couldn’t leave so wait the race out and try to talk it over! Which you can’t talk to Kyle it’s always the other person never Kyle’s fault! Now if Kyle would have wrecked others and they were seriously injured that would be ok also??? Dropping the F Bomb should be a huge fine! Little kids look up to these guys as hero’s they all need to grow up!!!

[@mgtowoutlaw6950]

yea no. f nascar and this opinion

[@steveevans3308]

NASCAR does as it please, they don't care as long as it can bring publicly and money Nascar is nothing but a joke. 😅

[@Joey-mx5pr]

Well if crapcar would of done the right thing at the time by bringing Kyle down pit road for a penalty for intentionally wrecking Ricky,(watch the replay,no doubts about it)every thing after would of never happened to begin with,🤡's running NASCAR 💯!... Ricky,pay the fine in all pennies,unrolled 😁

[@craigc9922]

NASCAR sucks they dropped the ball here big time

[@philcordia3073]

Don't watch and STOP CRYING 😭

[@ScottyToaster]

Stenhouse single handedly made NASCAR relevant. They owe HIM, not the other way around.

[@DarrenOBrien808]

"I have no Regret" Says everything about him, just a has been

[@raymondhefner8723]

Actually... a never was or will be

[@RAID3R63]

​@@raymondhefner8723more wins than you or @darrenOBrien808

[@flexjay87]

I think Ricky gained a lot of fans. Not because we think fights are okay, but since its Kyle, well, then we can look the other way :)

[@jimmieroan9881]

the only fans ricky gained are the new generation of fans that don't care of know about racing and only go to races for a place to hang out and drink beer and play footsies with their buddys

[@brand-pe5ec]

the only fans ricky gained are fans that don’t watch nascar bro. anybody that’s a real fan knows where it’s at and it’s certainly not with wrecky.

[@kristimonroe7246]

No, he didn't. He wrecks all by himself, 💯% of the time. He took himself out of the All-Star race. He's a punk and deserves what he got.

[@Gforcebond]

Kyle Busch isn't as hated as he used to be. Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin fit that.

[@randy6350]

NASCAR screwed up because they say Boys have at it! Then they fine him that’s BS! I’m getting sick and tired of NASCAR and FOX Commercial Hour. Thank God for NBC Highlights! Between FOX news and FOX Commercials I haven’t watched a race on FOX this year!

[@TH-xz9ly]

"Boys, have at it" was 14 years ago. Stenhouse hadn't even destroyed Roush Racing yet.

[@NeedsLessWedge]

More like thank goodness for Amazon Prime

[@Corndogger61]

The title is when you look at your math test the first time "I'm confused"

[@shankroidbeast4644]

The point that everybody is excluding is that Stenhouse sucker punched Busch, and then his father attacked him as well. Only cowards throw sucker punches. I'm not a fan of either driver, but their records speak for themselves. Stenhouse is known for aggressive driving and causing wrecks especially on super speedways and doesn't back it up with good finishes. He'll be lucky to get a ride next year. BTW, calling THAT a fight is laughable.

[@petealtman5621]

standing face to face is not a sucker punch Kyle was looking right at him

[@johnhenryNC]

I agree with Dale Jr. when he said today that Stenhouse Jr. should appeal the fine.

[@jimmieroan9881]

sure, the kind of the axxholes gives great advice, are you in line to kiss jr's butt like the rest of the little kids

[@ivorsummersides5369]

Bro wrecks someone every weekend and he’s mad at KB for that lol

[@ShiftyShifft]

NASCAR shouldn’t be uploading anything to their KZbin if this is fine worthy

[@jackielowe2895]

Kyle deserves fine for deliberating wrecking him. And NASCAR needs to pay him for use in media of fight.

[@DaleJohnson-g6l]

Kyle gets away from everything and he thinks that he doesn't do anything wrong he has always been that way so I feel that Nascar should wake up

[@philcordia3073]

You guys are a bunch of LOSER CRYBABY'S 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@muddymo7641]

Most publicity he's ever got

[@JRsBullet]

Should have not called his shot in the media. Then threw an ugly telegraphed punch.

[@xking5v]

I'm sure the youtube commentor that is probably terminally online throws a WAY better punch in the moment.

[@michaelbartow1546]

Ha ha ha. Yeah I know right. I was like ok he just said on National Tv yeah I’m going to have someone need to hold my watch. Yeah good job Ricky tell nascar and everyone else on national Tv that you plan on to have his face accidentally run into your fist.

[@tynao2029]

Well that punch knocked out Kyle clean in the jaw so🤣

[@Rbraud190]

Look at it real close guys, that punch never landed, Busch blocked it.

[@tynao2029]

@@Rbraud190 nope

[@Onebandit]

Can someone explain how come Kyle can go on social media and tell everyone he retaliated and crashed him, but when Denny did that he was penalized?

[@Zoniax-zc7xh]

My only guess is this isn’t a points paying race

[@jcvinaja5542]

@@Zoniax-zc7xhI didn’t think about that but a very good point.

[@philcordia3073]

Stop crying 😭

[@2thecurve]

The issue isnt driver vs driver. The issue is driver vs team, his dad.

[@ianhamilton6092]

Kyle can't race anymore and takes it out on others, Ricky is a risk taker but Kyle spun Gibbs too and he was a contender.

[@Drmmateo]

He is more capable of racing than Wrecky Spinhouse Jr.

[@Stevonoles1]

Not a kyle fan, but he won 3 times last year.

[@andyjennings15]

Premeditated that's why and it wasn't in the heat of the moment.

[@williamhammock293]

As was the wreck

[@oddyoda6443]

Reminder to all: He was NOT fined for getting mad in the moment He was fined for premeditating his attack despite having time to think about it Keep in mind, both Kyle's act and Ricky's act would have gotten them both jail time in any other line of work

[@CB-jk3ue]

If daddy hadn’t sucker punched a champion after Ricky jr did maybe the fine wouldn’t be as bad… maybe if he hadn’t parked in the 8 pit, maybe it would be less…

[@hyundia1]

Why is Stenhouse even in a all star race what a disgrace for nascar and hay Ricky what did you think he was going too do and your all big talk the other day now your back tracking

[@androidken]

He's confused why he's still in Cup like the rest of us. LOL

[@BillyJane-tt2mc]

Same thing with Kyle Busch. Dude runs 30th+ every weekend and we still think he’s good?

[@jacobrodrigueztx]

@@BillyJane-tt2mcBro clearly hasn’t been paying attention to anything this season. Busch hasn’t ran 30th at all this season. The lowest he has finished is 27th which is not “30th+” you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@misterslideways]

Yeah, I think he’s good. He won 3 races last year in mediocre equipment. This year his equipment has gotten worse. I am not too naive to recognize he has lost a step, but to think he is not good is not reality. His equipment is seriously lacking, in my opinion.

[@jacobrodrigueztx]

@@misterslidewaysI’m pretty sure he was talking about Stenhouse not Busch

[@yhelloh]

@@jacobrodrigueztx 27th vs 30th yall riding him until its limp bruh LMFAO doing tricks on it

[@ramman5784]

I any of use had done what Ricky did we would have been arrested and charged with assault. There is a difference spontaneously hitting someone and waiting hours planning to attack someone. It's called pre-meditated attack

[@Droppinthehammer]

wut

[@UrlacherBears54]

And if any of us did what Kyle did, it would be considered attempted vehicular manslaughter. Apparently, everyone wants to ignore that elephant in the room.

[@ramman5784]

@@UrlacherBears54 Come on man. NASCAR is full of intentional wrecks. You even think the 79 Daytona wasn't just two guys racing which turned into three guys fighting. Talk about assault with a deadly weapon. Wallace/Waltrip, Busch/Hornaday, Earnhardt/Labonte, Edwards/Keselowski. It's the old "What happens on the track stays on the track".. What happened after is the issue

[@donnyflippo2781]

Im amazed at how many broadcasters and analysts seem to all of a sudden like Ricky. Anyone who follows Nascar saw the premeditated fight. No excuse for Daddy to pit his hands on Kyle, no excise for the crew members putting their hands on Kyle. Suspensions were a must. A 2 hour planning if what to do against another driver will never be rewarded.

[@kadenlemon495]

I am too. Because of how many times people have done this and gotten NOTHING. One thing constant about NASCAR: They’re consistently inconsistent. And Ricky had every right to be upset getting taken out that early.

[@TheDuck632]

Ricky had every right to be upset yes. But Ricky told the world what he was doing to-do. He could have asked to speak to Kyle away from everyone and pulled the same thing ( also without his team and he's Daddy to fight for him) NASCAR has fined drivers in the past for waiting and attacking other drivers. That's the difference.

[@kadenlemon495]

@@TheDuck632 no. Either no fine or nascar has no right to use this for promotion.

[@Tixio_T]

This incident is different than other fights lol he had like 2 hours to cool off

[@user-jt6qd8ri4l]

​@@Tixio_Texactly it was premeditated vs in the heat of the moment

[@Tixio_T]

The fine was due to him not doing it in the heat of the moment. I see some people in the comments bringing up how Austin Hill didn't get fined after punching Snider. NASCAR looked into that incident afterwards, and some things changed, evidently, regarding fights that occur after hours to cool off, and that's how you get this ruling. Don't see the issue.

[@mikebinsufficientfundsraci748]

He needs to start a gofundme to help pay the fine because I’d pitch in for getting to see that.

[@AHomelessDorito]

Can’t believe nascar is actually siding with Kyle after he purposely wrecks someone.

[@davids5006]

Omg... You people are blind and deaf. Ricky even said he over corrected when bumped, not like Kyle hooked him

[@SparkySpeedway]

Kyle moved him to where Ricky put him.

[@jjmckay6man1]

@@davids5006 uh Kyle admitted today in an interview he wrecked him on purpose so STFU!

[@jjmckay6man1]

@@SparkySpeedway ricky didn't put kyle anywhere the cars have a break and gas pedal and ricky never made contact. I'm a Roush fan and have no dog in this fight. Cameras don't lie but fans do!

[@coolmomjj48]

They do it all the time. Kyle gets away with everything.

[@donnyflippo2781]

How many times do we have to go over this? Ricky went three wide on lap 1. A very aggressive move that put 3 cars at risk, Kyle swerved into the wall, and retaliated against no talent ricky. It was on track, the fight was premeditated with his Daddy and crew members stopping Kyle from getting back at Tricky Ricky.

[@CaptainTerps]

I’m confused on how Ricky is a race car driver, everytime I see him on flo racing he’s struggling to get 10th place in the B main.

[@dlbracer56]

You didn't get the fine, your DAD got you fined for not letting it be driver on driver. Your crew on crew clear the bench "hockey game" is just retaliation.

[@EverythingRVbyPat]

First point, Kyle Busch should have been suspended for a race for intentionally wrecking RSj. They did it to Bubba Wallace and Chase Elliott both in the last two seasons. They set a precedent and didn't follow it going forward. Second Point, if they are condoning the behavior of the punch then they should not show replays in highlights, posts and other social media. For that matter they should ban Fox and NBC from using it in their replays and promotions as well. You never see the streaker on TV at the Supper Bowl Game and you shouldn't see the replay of the fight that was penalized by the sponsor organization, in this case NASCAR.

[@markcatcash4688]

I have to assume the folks who are yelling " kyle should be fined" they have never watched the all star race before. Seen more then one where the leader gets wrecked. BUT if I am a jerk and you and your buddies come over and punch me and jumped on my back the judge won't say " Oh thats ok"

[@gerardcrabb4556]

If it was just drivers then pulled apart probably would have got away with it crew and family involved and set-up beforehand rather than in the moment...

[@andrewcoleman5657]

Wrecking someone on purpose gets no penalty, and barely connected when taking a swing at someone gets a 75,000 fine? Stupid!

[@Tixio_T]

He didn't right rear hook him like Bubba or Elliott did, he just got into him and instead of spinning, Ricky decided to turn right and pound the wall. Kyle wasn't meaning to destroy his car. Do we penalize anybody who makes contact with another cuz they're mad?

[@anareel4562]

All I'm gonna say is that if any of us got into an argument/incident/accident with someone then waited around for 2 hours to then assault them we'd have more than a 75k fine to worry about, just saying

[@DanielKahawaii-zc1vd]

Most people who assault usually end up in court and jail Being fined for striking is an easy break

[@toddhisey4126]

NASCAR should pay him 75k for doing it and making it the most talked about event…

[@chipmerrill5964]

You should be charged with a crime! What you DID was premeditated, you mentioned the fact someone would be holding your watch! If you were a typical human, you would have been arrested!

[@barneyhayes8479]

Men have been fighting for along time, settling their difference's with fist, this new generation of men like yourself are a bunch of milk toast babies.

[@michaelervolina3227]

Nascar should be paying ricky $75,000 For adding some excitement to nascar.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Questioning NASCAR is like questioning the Federal Government. Sucker Punches are not cool. NASCAR should have a boxing ring at every Track with head gear mouth guards and boxing gloves..

[@72A1D372]

Looking someone in the eye isnt a sucker punch. Thats fuqtard logic.

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

Ricky wanted the spot light he can't get from because he can't win. Now he has it.

[@Aljjl]

I sure don’t agree Ricky and crew waiting in Kyle’s pit area but the fine is Bogus! Never should been fined that much . NASCAR has no consistency!

[@ryan24_31]

In the "real world" he would have been arrested for assault.

[@johnmay8852]

not caring who was involved that was not a fight it was assault or a sucker punch

[@travisc8403]

Just an important reminder for everyone, most of us who make $75,000/year. In the real world this is an assault charge. This is how millionaire stock car drivers on TV handle it. I wonder why there's a disconnect between most fans (who make 75K a year or less) and drivers who get fines week-after-week, one driver or another, for an amount that takes us 52 weeks to earn.

[@petew03]

Hey Ricky next time you need a back up call Jimmy Spencer 😂 He knows how to throw down way back in the dirt days

[@S_and_S_Farms]

The leadership at NASCAR is a joke. They should be paying Stenhouse $75K for all the free publicity they got!

[@larryhenderson2319]

Stink house has won like 3 races in cup and most of the time wrecks half the field to win. Nobody respects him.

[@anc5498]

Are you kidding??? Of COURSE he deserved the fine! He parked his car in Busch's stall during the race. Confronted Busch's crew chief during the race. Told the media during the race that he planned on physically confronting Busch after the race. Positioned himself to wait at Busch's hauler after the race and made sure that several of his pit crew were stationed nearby to assist him (as well as his father). Then sucker punches Busch. Who cares what NASCAR decides to do with the footage! Stenhouse and his cronies most certainly need to be held accountable!

[@Robert.420]

Shouldn had ran your mouth to the media and waited till the end to talk then fight. No premeditation. Or shall I say. Media attention

[@outdooranalysis7887]

NASCAR litterally riding the wave of no press is bad press. Sad.

[@evanpenn1]

Kyle should be parked for a week and fined even more than Ricky. But the fine for the punch (one sucker punch does not a fight make), was warranted.

[@72A1D372]

Looking someone in the face isnt a sucker punch.

[@evanpenn1]

@@72A1D372 I disagree. Even if you are staring at each other, a sudden swing is still a "sucker punch", no? If you want to square up like a man, back up and put your hands up. Chastain's shot wasn't a sucker punch, for example, because the other guy grabbed him. That's a different story.

[@unfrozenleaf970]

If Ricky could earn $0.10 for every time he said the phrase "You-Know," he could easily raise $75K in interviews

[@johnlafever3162]

He's trying to buy time to think. He's threading a needle between being a decent sport and coming on the show to talk about it, not come off as a poor sport, while being extremely careful to not add insult to injury by adding to his problem by bashing NASCAR in any way, and not go against anything the several owners of his team had to say about it! I've been a part of this drama and the average person isn't built to handle the pressure to say the right things 100% of the time!

[@delawareperformancetrainin307]

If I could have $0.1 for every dumb comment you post on KZbin, I would be a billionaire...

[@jwalking1159]

Its very simple, dont announce your intentions.

[@campysays4712]

Racin’ on Sunday. Bagging groceries at Kroger on Monday’s to pay off that fine.

[@tynao2029]

he ain't you

[@randyrudynski7026]

​@@tynao2029weak comeback 🤡

[@mattmattes3913]

And NASCAR wonders why there are more empty seats disguised as fans every week. There are no more "characters" in major racing anymore. No balls, and that includes drivers, owners, promoters and sponsors. Go to your local short track folks.

[@Bb23199]

This is absolutely deserved. Ricky waited for him at his hauler WITH his team. Now I wish they hadn’t fined him, but I absolutely understand why they did.

[@kimoalana426]

NASCAR should implement a policy that when in a wreck you are not allowed to approach the driver you feel is at fault. Also maybe suspend him for the next race.

[@7.62Ak]

What is he confused about exactly? He’s a professional nascar driver that punched somebody of live tv. What exactly did he think the repercussions would be? 😂

[@sidforbrains6552]

the fine is BS....move on....maybe the hours long stalking has something to do with it....3 wide early and no room, payback was coming...like Kyle said, too bad Ricky over corrected...lol

[@stevefarthing8745]

Ricky should thank Kyle for getting him out of the race early… I mean he was gonna wreck out anyway.

[@lonniewatkins4844]

I respect RSJ for standing his ground.

[@caws5a]

Kyle being Kyle as usual and NO repercussions..... Should have been parked for the night. Nascar is a Joke. Like someone else said, it's nothing but adds and then they pull stuff like this.

[@thefranchise4698]

NASCAR should be thanking Ricky for the extra publicity. Also shouldn't Kyle be fined for wrecking Ricky in retaliation?

[@Gforcebond]

Nascar doesn't fine drivers for wrecking somebody. Rubin is racing. Left-hooking and deliberate acts are fined and there is clear difference.

[@scottburns9648]

Wrecky Spinhouse

[@adamc3077]

If 75k is the number then it's 50-60k to Ricky for being aggressive from lap one to the pits and Kyle for wrecking him..

[@nicolassanchez8318]

Hire lawyer Ben Krupp and appeal the fine against NASCAR . Walk away getting paid $75k instead of the fine. NASCAR is making money on this fight.

[@bubbles9052]

Its an emotional sport and drivers will have these issues. Crew/officials needs to stand back like hockey fights and let the drivers get it out.

[@Stevonoles1]

NASCAR should have Ricky donate the $75,000 to Kyles favorite charity, in Kyles name. NASCAR should NOT get the money.

[@juniorbentley1985]

I've always liked Ricky seems like a straight shooter never known him to bother anyone

[@EthanTheGamer24]

Penalty not deserved, here we go think Xfinity series 2022, Martinsville Austin hill punches Myatt Sinder almost knocks him out and gets no fine or penalty, be more consistent nascar

[@Tixio_T]

They actually looked into that incident after it happened ("Officials felt on par with previous pit road incidents not penalized. NASCAR will look into fighting more in offseason."), because the circumstances were special, as in the fight wasn't in the heat of the moment. Since then, the only similar fighting incident was Ricky and Kyle, and it was met with a fine. Is that inconsistent?

[@retiredleo3679]

I'm a Ricky and Kyle fan. I have no problem with what happened after the race, since I thought NASCAR preferred drivers do this as opposed to crashing each other on the track. WTH, nobody got hurt!!!!! So what's the big deal? How is it fair that one driver breaks rule, creates the problem and gets no punishment, then the wrecked driver reacts and gets a huge fine. Ricky's team is small and $70K is a big deal.

[@BaDArxz]

Ricky’s contact was just hard racing, Kyle dumped him into the wall. Should he have thrown a punch? Probably not. Is the $75k fine, 9 race suspension for a crewman, and his father being kicked out justified? Absolutely not. The fine is excessive and Kyle gets off scott free for wrecking a single driver team’s car.

[@FloridaManRacer]

I think Ricky absolutely should've been fined, however 75k is ridiculous and absolutely NOTHING for Kyle doing something he has a past SUSPENSION for makes zero sense at all. Remember. Kyle took out Ron Hornaday in a similar fashion in the truck series and was parked for a week. Yes, Rick Sr should have his hard card revoked, yes the crew members should have suspensions, yes Ricky should probably have like a 25k fine, but what NASCAR did proves to me yet again, that they have zero clue how to officiate properly. This is absolutely RIDICULOUS.

[@cr250rrcflyby3]

Remember one thing here ‼️ RICKY been all up in DANICA ….KYLE NEVER EVEN HAD A WHIFF FINGER OF THAT SWEET TEA NOW 👌🏼 COME ON!

[@Upracefan]

Bet it smells more like rotten fish!

[@cr250rrcflyby3]

@@Upracefan HEY MAN ‼️ your entitled to have an opinion but I’d have to say mine probably not.