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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Kyle Busch Fight on Video After 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race

Jack MurrayMay 20, 2024

NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 19: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Kroger Health/Icy Hot Chevrolet, exits the track after an incident during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 19, 2024 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Tensions flared at the race track Saturday night.

Following the Nascar All-Star race held at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina, drivers Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. were caught in a physical altercation.

NASCAR @NASCAR

Tempers flare in the pits after the race! <a href="https://t.co/TrWaLrY06Z">pic.twitter.com/TrWaLrY06Z</a>

FOX: NASCAR @NASCARONFOX

PUNCHES THROWN AT NORTH WILKESBORO 👀 <a href="https://t.co/jLCrcf1noA">pic.twitter.com/jLCrcf1noA</a>

Matt Weaver @MattWeaverRA

Kyle Busch marches to the hauler, is confronted by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and punches are thrown <a href="https://t.co/qy5aiuEKYJ">pic.twitter.com/qy5aiuEKYJ</a>

This comes after Stenhouse showed displeasure with Bush during the race during a pit stop.

NASCAR @NASCAR

.<a href="https://twitter.com/StenhouseJr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StenhouseJr</a> shows his displeasure on pit road. 👀 <a href="https://t.co/BXo0iI2zV6">pic.twitter.com/BXo0iI2zV6</a>

FOX: NASCAR @NASCARONFOX

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. isn't happy with Kyle Busch. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HotPass?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HotPass</a> <a href="https://t.co/G4I7HxsHIz">pic.twitter.com/G4I7HxsHIz</a>

He shared some thoughts following the race, which included a reference to the fact that he was going to "handle it" with Busch later and told reporters that they can "watch afterwards" to see what happens.

Bob Pockrass @bobpockrass

More from Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who said he can't leave so he will see Kyle Busch after the race and he will handle it. I asked how he will handle it. RSJ response: "You can just watch afterwards." <a href="https://t.co/csX0Hvuf5R">pic.twitter.com/csX0Hvuf5R</a>

FOX: NASCAR @NASCARONFOX

"Maybe Richard will hold my watch after the race." - Ricky Stenhouse Jr. <a href="https://t.co/IxWg6K2SQm">pic.twitter.com/IxWg6K2SQm</a>


The altercation stemmed from an earlier event in the race. The two drivers had some contact on the opening lap and Busch followed up by pushing Stenhouse into the wall, ending the latter's night.

Stenhouse missed out on the chance to compete for $1,000,000, an opportunity he had earned after winning the 2023 Daytona 500. He was unable to leave the race until it concluded, so he was forced to sit and reflect on the incident for quite a long time.

Stenhouse finished last in the race and Busch finished 10th. Joey Logano took home the victory.