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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Carson Hocevar Addresses Josh Berry Spinning Him Out at Sonoma Raceway
Carson Hocevar has caused a few wrecks and spins in his second full season in the NASCAR Cup Series, angering fellow drivers and putting a target on his back. While he expected to eventually be on the receiving end, he didn't see the incident with Josh Berry coming. A day after being taken out by Berry at Sonoma Raceway, Hocevar reacted during his Twitch stream on Monday night, responding to the incident that cost him a strong finish in the Toyota/Save Mart 350. 'Why did I get dumped yesterday? I don't know, I didn't do anything. I was just like, 'Man, of all people to wreck me. Thought it would be somebody like, I had it coming. I don't know what I did. It's just like, 'Well, s***.' And through strategy, we get to fifth and then I wreck. It's just like, 'Ah, whatever.' But it's just racing, man. Just racing. It is what it is. I like full-contact sport. So, it's just like. Well f*** yeah, man. Let's get it on. That's what I've been dying for. I've been giving some and I get some, so it's like, 'C'mon, let's go.' I don't why it was that corner or what I did.' Carson Hocevar on his incident with Josh Berry (H/T Steven Taranto) Related: Carson Hocevar Reveals Odd Approach to Friendship with Drivers Carson Hocevar stats ( 373 points, 4 top 10s, 2 top 5s, 1 pole, 5 DNFs, 72 laps led, 23.0 average finishing position in 20 races Advertisement On the verge of a top-10 finish with fewer than three laps to go, Berry made contact with Hocevar and spun him around. It allowed most of the field to get by the No. 77, dropping him outside the top 30. He finished the day in 32nd place. Related: NASCAR standings, see where Carson Hocevar sits in playoff picture As a result, Hocevar finished the day with just five points instead of racking up 25 or more points, with only six races left in the regular season. The lost points mean that, rather than being less than 70 points behind Bubba Wallace, Hocevar is now 96 points back of the final playoff spot and even further behind Alex Bowman and Chris Buescher. Advertisement To his credit, Hocevar fully accepts that his aggressive driving style invites situations like this—something other drivers have said he must acknowledge if he's not going to change how he races. Ironically, his reaction to Berry spinning him is likely similar to how some of his peers felt when they were taken out by Hocevar. Related Headlines
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Carson Hocevar reveals odd approach to friendships with NASCAR drivers
NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar has created plenty of issues on the track this season with fellow drivers, including Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Ryan Blaney and Austin Dillon. That approach might be a reflection of how he views being friends with his fellow drivers. On the latest episode of the Dale Jr Download, Hocevar told Dale Earnhardt Jr. that he doesn't have a single friend in any of the three NASCAR series, and he has only hung out with other drivers once off the track. 'Not anyone in the industry….Nope, none…I've only hung out one time with any other driver, it was SVG and Bubba at his property, one time. Carson Hocevar on if he has any friends at the NASCAR level Related: NASCAR standings, see where Carson Hocevar sits Carson Hocevar stats ( 368 points, 4 top 10s, 2 top 5s, 1 pole, 5 DNFs, 72 laps led, 22.526 average finishing position in 19 races Advertisement Hocevar was honest about 'not really talking to anybody' and rarely interacting with others, even when he's at the track. He doesn't go out, he doesn't drink, and he rarely interacts with fellow drivers on the entry stage. While it could be argued that the 22-year-old has plenty of time to create friendships at the Truck Series level, Hocevar stated that he really didn't have any friendships in the Truck Series, nor when he was racing short track. Instead, his friend group is comprised of his iRacing buddies. Related: NASCAR predictions for final races, including a Carson Hocevar win He does, however, have a very close relationship with his friends from iRacing and is building a property where they can all hang out more regularly. Outside of that, though, making friendships in the Cup Series doesn't seem likely to happen anytime soon. Advertisement It's certainly the kind of approach that some fans will love, with Hocevar's passion for racing and his hard-line approach to having no friends on the track reflecting his style of driving. However, other drivers will likely see it as another reason why he drives overaggressively, at times not treating other drivers with the respect that might come from good relationships. Related: NASCAR schedule 2025 While it might be a controversial approach among his peers and will likely lead to further confrontations, Hocevar seems perfectly suited to play the role of the heel that makes NASCAR more interesting. It will also make him the driver that fans either love or love to hate. Related Headlines
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."
NBC Sports
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
Carson Hocevar has become NASCAR's version of Fast & Furious
LONG POND, Pa. — Carson Hocevar understands his past clouds the present and likely impacts his future. But he won't back down his aggression. He's fast and — makes competitors — furious. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is the latest driver to be upset with Hocevar after two incidents in the past three races. Kyle Busch, Ryan Preece and Ryan Blaney also have been critical of Hocevar after run-ins this season. 'When you're constantly making aggressive moves like we're doing, it's balancing that fine line,' Hocevar said ahead of today's Cup race at Pocono. 'You make a thousand moves a day. Just unfortunately, what people remember isn't always the good ones. You always remember the negative ones. So that's just trying to limit the negative ones a lot more.' Blaney managed to avoid such drama when he came into the Cup Series. How did he do it? 'I'm not wrecking people all the time,' he said. Blaney said his philosophy was simple. 'The best thing I think you can do to somebody to really show your dominance on the racetrack is pass them clean,' he said. 'It's pretty easy to just run through somebody and go on your merry way.' Dustin Long, Hocevar, who starts today's race third, gained a reputation for such incidents in the Truck Series and now in the Cup Series. His indiscretions also included wrecking Harrison Burton under caution at Nashville, an incident that earned Hocevar a $50,000 fine from NASCAR. Hocevar understands Stenhouse owes him after wrecking Stenhouse at Nashville and making contact with him last week at Mexico. Moments after Hocevar parked his car on pit road after the Mexico race, Stenhouse went to the driver's side, reached in with his left hand and yelled at Hocevar. Stenhouse punctuated his comments by telling Hocevar: 'I'm going to beat your ass when we get back into the States.' They talked after the Nashville incident but not after the latest issue. 'Just a mistake that didn't need to happen and didn't want it to happen,' Hocevar said of the Mexico contact with Stenhouse. 'But there's nothing that I could do or say. You know, I can't buy him a Hallmark card and really make things better.' Don't expect anything to happen on the track this weekend or next weekend at Atlanta due to the high speeds. While admitting that he's 'tired of talking about the kid,' Stenhouse did note Saturday that Hocevar 'probably will be looking over his shoulder for a long time.' Hocevar said he still has to defend his ground with the rest of the field. 'My team has reassured me that this isn't open hunting season (on me),' he said. 'We are going to race like we've raced, let's just not create more enemies that we start getting shots back at us. But, you know, we're still just going to go race, be aggressive and defend ourselves when we need to.' Preece was upset with Hocevar in early May for an incident that wrecked Preece at Texas. He later said Hocevar's actions would mean more than his words. How is Hocevar doing now? 'I think he's fighting himself right now, unfortunately,' Preece told NBC Sports. 'I'll give him a little bit of credit. When I'm around him, he's not forcing me outside of the lane or putting me in the wall. So there's been a change of character when he comes to racing me. I think for him, he's going to have to figure out a way (of) how to do that with 35 other people. 'As a race car driver, you want to see him do well. But when you see moments like that, it just makes you wonder. He hasn't done anything as of recent to me. He's slowing gaining respect back.' That process will take time for the rest of the garage because Hocevar knows the reputation he has. 'I think I've already made that image before I got in this garage,' he said. 'I think it's just trying to balance one thing of owning it and trying to change the narrative while still being like, yeah, I get it. Like I'm aware of this and knowing that.' But he also says people need to understand something about him. 'I think there's a bigger thing or maybe the perception that you make these mistakes, and for me, like that I don't care … like, I'm just like, oh, cool,' said Hocevar, who has two runner-up finishes this season. ' … But I'm very hard on myself. When I qualified second, I'm just cussing myself out, basically. So when I do something really dumb or hit somebody, people just don't see that because you just go to your hotel room and bang your head against the wall, basically. 'But, you know, just because I do something in the heat of the moment or maybe, you do it two or three times, doesn't mean I'm not hard on myself for those mistakes because they are mistakes.'
