Carson Hocevar and Josh Berry have been been fined and issued a points penalty after Martinsville Speedway
Carson Hocevar and Josh Berry both pulled a brake check during the race at Martinsville Speedway. Both NASCAR Cup Series drivers have been fined after the incidents.
View the NASCAR penalty report from Martinsville Speedway below.
Earlier today, Spire Motorsports announced they had suspended Carson Hocevar. He will not drive the No. 77 car in the championship finale this weekend. The driver also issued a statement.
Carson Hocevar brake checks Austin Cindric (Video)
NASCAR Penalty Report
Martinsville Speedway
Team Member: Carson Hocevar
Date: 11/1/2026
Level: Behavioral
Infraction: Sections 4.4a: Penalty Options; Actions detrimental to Stock Car racing; Multiple violations of the code of conduct
Penalty: Carson Hocevar has been fined $100,000 and assessed with the loss of 25 driver points.
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Team Member: Josh Berry
Date: 11/1/2026
Level: Behavioral
Infraction: Sections 4.4a: Penalty Options; Actions detrimental to Stock Car racing
Penalty: Josh Berry has been fined $50,000 and assessed with the loss of 25 driver points.
Ryan Blaney comments on Josh Berry: “He just lost his mind.”
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Team Member: Ryan Preece
Date: 11/1/2026
Level: Safety
Infraction: Sections 8.8.10.4 A&D: Tires and Wheels; Safety Violations. Note: Loss or separation of an improperly installed tire/wheel from the vehicle during the event.
Penalty: James Price and Samuel Wright have been suspended from the next two NASCAR Cup Series events, through and including The Clash at Daytona, February 13, 2027.
Denny Hamlin expects NASCAR to penalize Carson Hocevar
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