NASCAR Issues Steep Fines and Points Penalties After Martinsville Brake-Checking Incidents

NASCAR has handed Carson Hocevar and Josh Berry major penalties following separate brake-checking incidents at Martinsville Speedway. The series released its official Penalty Report on Tuesday, November 3, confirming $100,000 in fines for Hocevar and $50,000 for Berry. Both drivers also lost 25 championship points after officials reviewed their actions during the race. Hocevar received the heavier punishment after repeatedly hitting the brakes in front of Austin Cindric during Stage 2, while Berry faced a penalty for similar contact with Ryan Blaney. NASCAR handed suspensions to two No.