Jonny Kievman has been suspended for three races after he entered the racing surface under the red flag and damaged the windshield of Joey Coulter’s car during Saturday night’s Carteret Clash.
Additionally, Kievman has been placed on probation through the end of the season once his suspension is lifted. Joey Coulter’s crew chief, Harold Holly, has also been fined $750 and placed on probation through the remainder of the season as a result of members of the 02 crew running onto the track to confront Kievman.
“The SMART Modified Tour has a responsibility to its competitors, its fans, and the series, to uphold the highest standards of conduct and safety,” Chris Williams said in a series press release on Wednesday. “The safety of our fans, competitors, and officials is paramount. Entering an active raceway or disregarding established rules creates unacceptable risks and we take them seriously.”
The incident took place 14 laps into Saturday’s 99-lap Carteret Clash at the flat, tight confines of Carteret County Speedway in Swansboro, North Carolina. Kievman felt Coulter “divebombed” him going into turn three, ultimately taking him out of the race. When the race was red flagged for cleanup, Kievman ran onto the track and slammed his HANS device against Coulter’s windshield repeatedly, causing damage before members of Coulter’s team rushed to confront him – though Coulter was able to continue.
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The full penalty report is as follows:
Following the event at Carteret County Speedway (NC) on Saturday, August 30, 2025, the SMART Modified Tour has issued the following penalties for the violations of the 2025 SMART Rulebook:
Section 7-1.2.1(4)
At no time should a Driver or Crew Member approach any portion of the racing surface
Section 10-8(G): Actions Detrimental to Racing
Section 10-8.1: Member Conduct, B(3)
Intentionally damaging another vehicle under yellow or red flag conditions.
• For the above violations, Jonny Kievman – driver of the number-48 car, has been suspended for the next three SMART Modified Tour races, and placed on probation until November 30, 2025, covering the remainder of the SMART season.
Section 7-1.1: Crew Chief Responsibilities, D(1)
At all Events, the Crew Chief assumes responsibility for the actions of his/her driver, car owner, and team members, and may be subject to disciplinary action.
Section 7-1.2.1(4)
At no time should a Driver or Crew Member approach any portion of the racing surface.
• For the above violations, Harold Holly – crew chief for Rum Runner Racing number-02 car, has been fined $750.00 for crewmembers (3) who entered the track surface. Holly and the crew members involved, have been placed on probation until November 30, 2025, covering the remainder of the SMART Modified season.
