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Sep 15, 2024; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) spins during the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International.

Sep 15, 2024; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) spins during the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International.

After rough driving in the closing laps of Sunday's race at Watkins Glen International, the aggression level in the NASCAR Cup Series has come under question. Has racing become too aggressive in the NASCAR Cup Series?

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Mar 16, 2024; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) leads driver Ryan Blaney (12) during the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

May 4, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Crewmembers of the Mercedes driver George Russell (63) cool the car on the grid before the F1 Sprint Race at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

May 4, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (1) during F1 qualifying for Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Ty Norris and Trackhouse Racing have amicably parted ways, according to multiple reports.

Jun 8, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez (MEX) in the pit lane at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Race winner Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren, Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Third placed Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari and McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella celebrate on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 05, 2024 in Miami, Florida (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Charles Leclerc wins the Italian Grand Prix.

Chase Briscoe jumped above the NASCAR Cup Series post-season cutline following a sixth-place finish at Watkins Glen International.

Nov 18, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; BWT Alpine F1 driver Esteban Ocon of France (31) drives during the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

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Sep 16, 2023; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) and driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) and driver Alex Bowman (48) during the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

May 3, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Kick Sauber driver Zhou Gunayu (24) during practice for the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

May 5, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (16) during the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

May 5, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; RB driver Daniel Ricciardo (3) walks in the paddock before the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome.

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Matt Tifft found himself in an altercation following Saturday's ASA STARS National Tour event at Toledo Speedway, getting into it with members of Billy VanMeter's crew after the race.

Sep 16, 2023; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; A NASCAR official watches during the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Sep 14, 2024; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) during practice and qualifying for the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International.

Chris Buescher's win in Sunday's Go Bowling at The Glen came in thrilling fashion.

May 4, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (1) lead the field into turn one during the F1 Sprint Race at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Sep 15, 2024; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane Van Gisbergen (16) races during the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International.

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May 4, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (1) leads the start of the F1 Sprint Race at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Zane Smith and Michael McDowell exchanged words in a slightly heated discussion post-race at Watkins Glen International after the two drivers got together battling for fifth-place.