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Newsweek
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Carson Hocevar Expects Retaliation From Stenhouse Jr. After NASCAR Clashes
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar won't be surprised if Ricky Stenhouse Jr. takes revenge for the incidents he caused at Nashville and Mexico City. The contact in Mexico prompted a strong reaction from Stenhouse Jr., who walked up to Hocevar and threatened that he would see him in the USA. Hocevar's move into Stenhouse Jr. in Nashville triggered tensions between the two drivers, as the latter lost several positions in the Cup Series race, while Hocevar finished second. What escalated the rivalry further was Hocevar making contact with Stenhouse Jr. for the second time in Mexico. This made Stenhouse Jr. furious. Newsweek Sports reported the comments made by the Hyak Motorsports driver to Hocevar after the race. He said: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #7 Delaware Life Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series MillerTech Battery 200 at Pocono Raceway on June 20, 2025 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Carson Hocevar, driver of the #7 Delaware Life Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series MillerTech Battery 200 at Pocono Raceway on June 20, 2025 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania."I'm going to beat your a**. You're a lap down. You got nothing to do. Why did you run right into me? Second time." He added before walking away: "I'm going to beat your a** when we get back to the States." Jeff Gluck of The Athletic reported on X that Hocevar is aware of an incoming payback. He wrote: "Carson Hocevar says he knows payback is coming from Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and he knows it's fair. He says the scorecard is 2-0, he's been a fan for a long time and he knows how this all works -- whether that's tomorrow or six months from now." Quoting Hocevar, he added: "You live in the world you make for yourself, and this is the world I've made." Carson Hocevar says he knows payback is coming from Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and he knows it's fair. He says the scorecard is 2-0, he's been a fan for a long time and he knows how this all works -- whether that's tomorrow or six months from now. "You live in the world you make for… — Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) June 21, 2025 Stenhouse Jr. acknowledged that he had calmed down after the Mexico incident but admitted to being frustrated. Speaking on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, he said: "I've calmed down a little bit. My wife talks me off the ledge sometimes. She does a good job of that. But it doesn't change the fact that you get spun out for no reason. Felt like it cost us at least seven spots. We didn't wreck like at Nashville, but we put ourselves in a spot. We got spun a couple times in that race. And just kept trying to fight back and get our track position. Felt like on that long run there at the end - there was still three or four spots right there in front of us that we could get and we ended up giving up another four or five spots. "Just frustrating, obviously, when you got someone a lap down that had ran into you a couple weeks before that. Our talk after Nashville - he said, 'Hey, I'm going to run you a lot different,' which hey, at Mexico City, he waved me by. I was like, 'Alright, things are looking up.' And then, he missed his marks and came from pretty far back and ran into us. Again, I know he wasn't racing us. But it's really frustrating for my team and our partners and myself to get spun at a stage like that where there was nothing to be raced for."
Newsweek
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Carson Hocevar Opens Up On $50K NASCAR Fine Over Mexico Remarks
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar has revealed what prompted him to make a controversial comment about Mexico City on a live stream that led his team, Spire Motorsports, to hand him a $50,000 fine. This comes after Newsweek Sports reported his statement on X, where he shared his regret for his comment. Hocevar came under fire after the race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez after he called Mexico City a "s**t hole" on a Twitch live stream. Following the action taken by his team, Hocevar has revealed that the comment did not reflect his own opinion but was reflective of what he had heard. Acknowledging his mistake of not having done his homework, the 22-year-old driver spoke to Cup Scene during the pre-race presser at Pocono Raceway. He said: "The issue wasn't for the team having their kind of frustrations, not that I'm giving my opinion and putting it out there. It's just the fact that, you know, my opinion wasn't my opinion. It was just based off everybody else, you know, that I've heard or seen, right? I didn't go do my own homework and voice my own opinion. Carson Hocevar, driver of the #7 Delaware Life Chevrolet, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series MillerTech Battery 200 at Pocono Raceway on June 20, 2025 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Carson Hocevar, driver of the #7 Delaware Life Chevrolet, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series MillerTech Battery 200 at Pocono Raceway on June 20, 2025 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania."I didn't give it a shot, you know? I didn't give it a chance - I didn't go walk around, I didn't go see. And when I did, you know, hindsight's 20/20. Then I had my own opinion, but I had already put it out there. "I think that was the biggest thing. I wasn't doing what I pride myself on—having my own opinion, putting it out there, and being me. I just didn't give it a fair shot. That's where it all stems from." Newsweek Sports reported a statement posted by Spire Motorsports on X, announcing the action against Hocevar for his comment. It stated: "After a thorough internal review of Carson Hocevar's recent livestream remarks about Mexico City, and in close consultation with NASCAR, Spire Motorsports is issuing the following disciplinary measures: "A $50,000 fine, which will be donated in equal portions to three organizations that serve Mexican communities: - Cruz Roja Mexicana (Mexican Red Cross) - providing humanitarian and medical relief across Mexico. - Un Kilo de Ayuda - a nonprofit combating childhood malnutrition and supporting early-childhood development in rural communities. - Fondo Unido México (United Way Mexico) - funding local NGOs that improve education, health, and housing in 22 Mexican states. "Mandatory cultural-sensitivity and bias-awareness training to be completed by Carson Hocevar. "These actions are consistent with Spire Motorsports' core value of RESPECT, which is something we proudly display on every race car, team uniform, trackside hauler, and digital channel. Respect is not a slogan. It is a daily expectation that we 'walk the walk' in how we speak, compete, and serve the communities that welcome our sport. "Carson Hocevar's recent comments made during the livestream fell short of that standard. They did not represent the views of Spire Motorsports, our partners, or NASCAR. He has acknowledged his mistake publicly, and his prompt, sincere apology demonstrated personal accountability. We now take this additional step to underscore that words carry weight, and respect must be lived out loud. "Spire Motorsports has informed NASCAR of these penalties, and NASCAR has confirmed that our team-imposed discipline satisfies the sanctioning body's requirements. Together we remain committed to showcasing NASCAR's global growth, celebrating the passionate Mexican fanbase we experienced firsthand last weekend, and ensuring every member of our organization treats hosts, competitors, and communities with dignity. "We look forward to turning the page by racing hard, representing our partners, and living our values on and off the track."
Newsweek
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
NASCAR Insiders Clap Back At Michigan Critics: 'It's a Damn Good Race'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. While many fans might have fumed at the race results of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, considering the way Denny Hamlin secured victory, the fact of the matter is that such mileage races are also a form of pure stock car racing where drivers have to not only focus on raw speed but also have to conserve fuel to avoid running out towards the end of the race. The FireKeepers Casino 400 Cup race saw Carson Hocevar lead in the early stages, which meant he utilized all that his car had to offer. However, that burned a significant amount of fuel. With just 18 laps to go, Hocevar encountered a flat left rear tire, which forced him to pit, leading him to finish the race in P29. Hocevar admitted that despite the flat tire incident, he would still have to pit since he was running low on fuel. Similarly, William Byron, who led the race for 98 laps, ran out of fuel when there were just four laps to go. He drove hard in the end to defend the spot while Hamlin chased him, causing him to burn more fuel. Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, and Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Delaware Life Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 08, 2025... Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, and Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Delaware Life Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 08, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan. MorePitting in the closing stage of the race for fuel meant Byron finished the race in P28, allowing Hamlin to secure his third victory of the season. Being a seasoned driver, Hamlin conserved his fuel and gave a tough fight to Byron, setting an example of how performance and mileage can be achieved in the same race. Speaking on the Teardown podcast, The Athletic's Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi discussed the nature of the race at Michigan and revealed that it has the perfect mix of speed, strategy, team elements, and cautions that make a very good race. Bianchi said: "I say this all the time. If you are a NASCAR fan and you did not like this race, why? Because your favorite driver didn't win? Okay, sure, but this is what NASCAR racing is. You had the speed sensation, you have guys being able to make moves we didn't talk about, all of the things that we've talked about the Next Gen car, you had strategy, you had all of the team elements! You even had cautions. You had guys who overstepped, Blaney made a mistake and hit the wall, you had a damn good race here. I don't know why you would really hate this race." Gluck then pointed out fan reactions on X that complained about the mileage race, which prompted him to point out the strategic elements that make such races compelling. He added: "That is a strategy play, that is like guessing to see, and how much did you save, and how much did you lift, and should you go hard, should you try to take the lead. What's wrong with that? That's great stuff!" Bianchi responded: "It is a fundamental part of racing. Do you go hard? Do you save? Do you burn up your stuff and all of this? It's phenomenal."
Newsweek
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Carson Hocevar Heartbroken But Grateful After Scary Flat Tire Ends Race
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Carson Hocevar's chances of winning the NASCAR Cup Series race on home soil were shattered after the left rear tire of his car went flat in the closing stages, as he battled William Byron for the top spot. The race at Michigan International Speedway saw several twists at the end, including Hocevar's flat tire incident that sent him into the pits when there were just 18 laps to go. Unfortunately, the tire setback meant the 22-year-old finished the race in 29th place. Hocevar admitted that his win was going to be compromised anyway, considering the low fuel situation, and hoped for a yellow flag before the race ended. Speaking to FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass after the race, he said: "It was going to be near impossible to save four laps around this place for how fast we were going. So you kind of knew that but you wanted to save a little bit and the only reason we're saving wasn't to save to make, it was obviously saved just trying to keep our pit stop short because we needed that yellow so if the yellow came out, we needed the best opportunity to be good." Carson Hocevar, driver of the #7 Delaware Life Chevrolet, enters his truck during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on... Carson Hocevar, driver of the #7 Delaware Life Chevrolet, enters his truck during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on June 07, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan. MoreWhen asked if he received any tire warning, Hocevar said: "No. Maybe like, a half a lap earlier, I'm obviously really thankful it happened down the back stretch of two because they had a moment in late exit of 2, and I'm like that's not right. And then it sat down. "I've never really had a flat at these high-speed tracks. Then I got that feeling without it hurting or just being a big moment, especially for how good that car was, I'm glad we didn't tear it up." Carson Hocevar on leading the race knowing he was going to have to pit ... and the flat that ended his winning hopes. @NASCARONFOX — Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 8, 2025 Revealing further details to NASCAR, Hocevar said: "I felt like I screwed us a little bit by going a little early to put us in that fuel number. You lose the race both ways, right? You either run out (or this). But they should probably go to bed a little bit [easier] that somehow, some way we ran something over or something in the universe wanted a left-rear flat." Hocevar has missed out on top finishes this year due to unexpected hurdles, which led him to recall his Truck Series days. He added: "Just like I'm reliving the Truck Series days, but you're doing it in front of a big stage. And then, the difference is like I felt like I was throwing them away. Now, they're getting taken away – I use that term loosely – but just things out of our control. "It's such a double-edged sword, right? There's nothing I could go back and just be like, we could be better in this moment to win the race or not. There's so many moments where we're just like, 'Man, I just wish we had that opportunity to see if we even would have had a fighting shot at the end at these races.' I'd much rather be in these spots and have these things happening than just slow." Denny Hamlin went on to win the FireKeepers Casino 400 Cup Series race, after Byron ran out of fuel when just one and a half laps remained.
Newsweek
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Which NASCAR Pit Crew Bagged Staggering $100,000 Prize In North Wilkesboro?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. An eye-watering $100,000 prize was up for grabs during the Pit Crew Challenge on Friday, as part of the NASCAR All-Star race weekend at North Wilkesboro. Michael McDowell's No. 71 Spire Motorsports pit crew bagged the cash for changing all four tires in just 12.587 seconds. Reacting to the achievement, McDowell's jackman Dax Hollifield, commented: "This is awesome. It's definitely beyond my wildest dreams. We've been working hard this year. We're probably the youngest team on pit road. "It was just hard work and determination that made the difference. I've got no words. I can't breathe. I blacked out during the stop." Despite this, McDowell is yet to qualify for the All-Star Race. The 40-year-old driver, who will start the All-Star Open from fourth, will need to finish in the top two to be able to compete in the All-Star Race on Sunday evening. Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Delaware Life Chevrolet, pits during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Pit Crew Challenge Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 16, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Delaware Life Chevrolet, pits during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Pit Crew Challenge Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 16, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Van Gisbergen will start the All-Star Open from pole position, followed by Carson Hocevar and Noah Gragson. Van Gisbergen commented: "I think we got all the things right. Thanks to WeatherTech and the Trackhouse pit crew. I've never started up front on an oval, so I'll have to figure that one out." Brad Keselowski is set to start the coveted All-Star Race from pole position, which is the first in his career. The RFK Racing co-owner explained: "It's pretty cool to win the pole. I've never won an All-Star Race pole, so this is something new for my career. It was a total team effort. The pit crew, (Crew Chief) Jeremy Bullins, everyone gave me a rock-star car. I'm so happy for everybody on this team." NASCAR All-Star Open: Starting Lineup
