NASCAR is continuing to collect $5 for every swear word said over Cup radio communications, and with three Chase races completed, the total has climbed to $3,305. So far, a combined 661 expletives have been recorded across all teams during the events at Darlington, Gateway, and Bristol. The 500-lap race at Bristol, despite its length, had the fewest with 193, while Gateway—marked by a record 18 cautions—led with 245 swears.
One memorable moment came during the Bristol Night Race, where Ryan Blaney dropped a live F-bomb near the infield care center, though that wasn’t counted in the official tally. Additional profanity during the post-race altercation between Blaney and Carson Hocevar also won’t affect the count, as NASCAR is strictly monitoring radio communications. The organization has even published a leaderboard highlighting the most frequently used curse words: the F-word tops the list with 323 mentions, followed by “sh*t” at 152, with “hell” (59), “ass” (40), and “damn” (26) rounding out the most common expletives.
Meanwhile, Joey Logano secured his 40th career victory by moving from fourth to first on the final restart, while Kyle Larson finished second and claimed the championship lead. Yet much of the spotlight remains on the heated clashes between Blaney and Hocevar both on the track and behind the scenes.
Fan Take: This ongoing “swear jar” is a playful yet revealing glimpse into the high-pressure environment drivers and crews face during the Chase, showing their intense passion in real time. For fans, it adds extra drama and humor to the competition, while NASCAR maintains a lighthearted approach to keeping the sport’s fiery spirit in check.
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