"Like a clown," Custer accused, clearly angered over an incident where Smith had pushed him into the wall during a late-race restart. This move, Custer explained to The CW broadcast team, compromised his race:

Cole Custer was not pleased with the way Chandler Smith raced him during the NASCAR Xfinity race at Kansas and payback might soon follow.

An aggressive fight for the lead resulted in Custer being forced into the wall during Saturday's race at Kansas Speedway.

Chandler Smith shares his point of view of his fierce battle with Cole Custer in the closing laps of the Round of 12 opener.

Multiple NASCAR drivers had heated conversations on the pit lane after the race at Kansas Speedway On Saturday, the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs began. The 1.5-mile of Kansas Speedway hosted the opening round.