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NASCAR suspends Chad Bryant after Martinsville fight
NASCAR indefinitely suspends Chad Bryant and crew member over Corey Heim confrontation.
In brief
NASCAR indefinitely suspends Chad Bryant and crew member over Corey Heim confrontation. NASCAR suspended Chad Bryant and crew member Steven Civitarese for their role in a physical altercation with Corey Heim at Martinsville Speedway. Originally reported by Motorsport.
NASCAR action after Martinsville fight
NASCAR took action against Chad Bryant and another crew member following a physical altercation with Corey Heim at Martinsville Speedway after the ValleyStar Credit Union 300.
Corey Heim confrontation details
Heim was repeatedly hit by Bryant Racing team members next to the track's hot dog stand after a checkered flag incident, with Heim not fighting back.
Penalties for Bryant and Civitarese
NASCAR indefinitely suspended Chad Bryant and crew member Steven Civitarese, fined Bryant $2,000 and Civitarese $1,000, and placed both on one-year probation.
Additional suspensions
Bryant and Civitarese are suspended from the 2027 ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville, and Bryant must complete mandatory anger management training for reinstatement.
Ryden Lapcevich penalty
Ryden Lapcevich, brother of Treyten Lapcevich, was fined $500 and placed on probation until the end of the 2027 season.
Other penalties
Seven people were fined and two suspended for two separate altercations, including a fight between Brad Houseright and Chad Burrow that left one driver bloodied.
What it means
NASCAR suspended Chad Bryant and crew member Steven Civitarese for their role in a physical altercation with Corey Heim at Martinsville Speedway.
