NASCAR Fans React To Carson Hocevar's 'Classy' Announcement

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19-06-2025

NASCAR Fans React To Carson Hocevar's 'Classy' Announcement originally appeared on The Spun.
Carson Hocevar has been dominating the headlines the past few days in the NASCAR world. It all started with his comments about Mexico during a since-deleted stream on Twitch.
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Prior to last Sunday's race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the talented driver for Spire Motorsports referred to Mexico as a "s--hole." Fans were obviously upset with his remarks.
Even though Hocevar apologized for his comments about Mexico, he was still disciplined by Spire Motorsports on Tuesday.
Hocevar received a $50,000 fine for his remarks on Twitch. That money will be donated to three organizations that serve communities in Mexico. He'll also be tasked with completing cultural-sensitivity and bias-awareness training.
Instead of complaining about this punishment, Hocevar took accountability for his actions.
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"Whoa everybody, the truth is the truth. I said something that not only was wrong, I said it without even laying my own two eyes on CDMX or turning one lap in an actual race at an amazing facility that welcomed me with open arms and I go and say that? Thank you for the support but I'm not sure we're on the same page," Hocevar wrote on X. "You guys want me to be me? It was me who said it and it was me who apologized after actually taking the time to explore the city and feel the passion of every fan in attendance.
"I appreciate the opportunity to learn and I knew before this weekend what respect means to this organization and I didn't meet the standard so I got what I deserved. I hate learning these lessons in the public eye and bringing any negative attention to Spire or me. We've been fast just about every week and I'm sure I have plenty of mistakes left in me. I appreciate growing up in front of all of you and you guys get to see the good and the bad. I'm just me. I'm trying. It just doesn't always go the way I want and I bring a lot of this on myself. However, I love being in this garage, with this team surrounded by the best drivers and fans in the world. See you in Pocono."
NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 NASCAR Day Giveathon Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17, 2024 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by)NASCAR fans praised Hocevar for this statement. They found it to be very classy and mature.
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"Everyone makes mistakes at times, life is about learning, owning up, and growing," one fan replied. "Go to Pocono and do your thing, your fans love you and appreciate you no matter what!"
"Great job taking responsibility for your actions," a second fan said. "It takes a lot to do that. Hang in there kid."
"Every driver should be as real as Carson is. The kid is making fans every day by being himself, owning his mistakes, and learning from them," another fan wrote.
"You've truly gained a fan with how you've handled this. Very mature response from you,"
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Hocevar will try to win over fans this Sunday at Pocono Raceway. As of now, he's 21st in the Cup Series standings.
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NASCAR Fans React To Carson Hocevar's 'Classy' Announcement first appeared on The Spun on Jun 18, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.