Watch the Jonny Kievman vs Joey Coulter video from Carteret County Speedway
On Saturday night, the SMART Modified Tour went racing at Carteret County Speedway in Swansboro, North Carolina. The HANS device went flying…
Jonny Kievman and Joey Coulter were in a battle for position. Coulter made a dive to the inside and the two made contact.
Kievman stated after the incident that it was a dive-bomb. Coulter completely disagreed, noting that he was there and turned into.
Kievman climbed from his car and met Coulter under the red flag. With the HANS device in hand, he began beating it against the front windshield. After multiple swings, he then aimed for the air cleaner.
Members of Coulter’s crew then ran onto the track.
On Wednesday, the SMART Modified Tour elected to issue multiple penalties…
Kievman has been suspended for the next three races. He’ll also be on probation once the suspension is lifted.
Crew chief for Coulter, Harold Holly has also been handed a $750 fine for the crew members that ran onto the track.
SMART Modified Tour issues a suspension
On Wednesday, the SMART Modified Tour issued the following statement:
“The SMART Modified Tour has a responsibility to its competitors, its fans, and the series, to uphold the highest standards of conduct and safety,” Chris Williams opened.
“The safety of our fans, competitors, and officials is paramount. Entering an active raceway or disregarding established rules creates unacceptable risks and we take them seriously.”
Full Penalty Report
Following the event at Carteret County Speedway (NC) on Saturday, August 30, 2025, the SMART Modified Tour has issued the following penalties for the violations of the 2025 SMART Rulebook:
Section 7-1.2.1(4)
At no time should a Driver or Crew Member approach any portion of the racing surface
Section 10-8(G): Actions Detrimental to Racing
Section 10-8.1: Member Conduct, B(3)
Intentionally damaging another vehicle under yellow or red flag conditions.
• For the above violations, Jonny Kievman – driver of the number-48 car, has been suspended for the next three SMART Modified Tour races, and placed on probation until November 30, 2025, covering the remainder of the SMART season.
Section 7-1.1: Crew Chief Responsibilities, D(1)
At all Events, the Crew Chief assumes responsibility for the actions of his/her driver, car owner, and team members, and may be subject to disciplinary action.
Section 7-1.2.1(4)
At no time should a Driver or Crew Member approach any portion of the racing surface.
• For the above violations, Harold Holly – crew chief for Rum Runner Racing number-02 car, has been fined $750.00 for crewmembers (3) who entered the track surface. Holly and the crew members involved, have been placed on probation until November 30, 2025, covering the remainder of the SMART Modified season.
