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'Going To Turn the Sport into a Mockery'- Insider Demand Severe Suspension for Carson Hocevar Ahead of Miami Finale

Carson Hocevar’s afternoon at Martinsville Speedway created controversy long before the checkered flag flew. A spin while racing William Byron for position raised questions throughout the garage, while a later incident involving Austin Cindric left the Team Penske driver with heavy front-end damage and an early trip to the garage.

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'I Have No Problem With It'- NASCAR Insider Publicly Defends Carson Hocevar Amid Heated Debate Over Martinsville Antics

Two Penske cars, six weeks, one driver. Carson Hocevar’s Martinsville ended Austin Cindric’s day on Sunday, but it may not end the story. NASCAR has yet to say publicly whether it will act, and the garage is already picking sides.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / November 2

Toby's Take: It's Time For NASCAR To Penalize The Golden Goose

By now, it should be abundantly clear that NASCAR doesn't want to penalize Carson Hocevar, as his on-track antics, while frustrating for competitors, have become a breeding ground for social media traction.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / November 2

'Better Call It…Daytona'- Carson Hocevar Lifts Lid on RCR Star’s ‘Personal’ Daytona Stakes

Cleetus McFarland’s move into a full-time ARCA Menards Series campaign in 2027 already gives him plenty to think about. He will be taking on a complete stock-car schedule with Richard Childress Racing.

Carson Hocevar News / EssentiallySports / November 1

Carson Hocevar Refuses to Apologize for Martinsville Drama With Public Challenge to Fuming Cup Teams

Carson Hocevar has never been interested in making friends at NASCAR’s expense. The Spire Motorsports driver built his reputation on aggressive moves, and even when those decisions leave rivals furious, he rarely backs away from his approach.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 1

Carson Hocevar: Run-in with Austin Cindric 'just Martinsville'

Contact between Hocevar and Cindric during Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway ended Cindric's day after the front end of his No. 2 Team Penske Ford was heavily damaged.

Ryan Blaney says Josh Berry 'lost his mind' in Martinsville incident

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NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 26

'That’s My Fault'- Carson Hocevar Takes Full Blame for Triggering Joey Logano’s Terrifying Talladega Flip

Talladega has a way of turning one split-second decision into a nightmare, and Joey Logano knows just how terrifying that can be. With five laps remaining in Sunday’s YellaWood 500, the three-time Cup Series champion’s No.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 20

NASCAR made correct decision with Zane Smith punishment after Carson Hocevar incident

Drivers should be allowed to handle disputes themselves, but when disputes cross the line into driver safety, NASCAR has to draw a clear line and did so by punishing Smith on Tuesday.

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 21

Ryan Blaney explains how he ended up fighting Carson Hocevar at Bristol

While Joey Logano won Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol, it was his Team Penske teammate in Ryan Blaney who stole the show.

Blaney punches Hocevar after run-in at Bristol

Hocevar says Blaney 'spun himself' before instigating fight at Bristol

Kyle Larson takes over points lead in pursuit for third Cup championship

Joey Logano on Chase surge: 'They'll have to change the points format again'

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 19

Carson Hocevar says Ryan Blaney 'spun himself' before instigating fight at Bristol

Carson Hocevar literally took one on the chin from Ryan Blaney at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday after being involved in a crash late in Saturday's Bristol Night Race with the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion.

Ryan Blaney punches Carson Hocevar after run-in at Bristol

Joey Logano steals Bristol Night Race win from Ty Gibbs, Carson Hocevar

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 21

Ryan Blaney punches Carson Hocevar after run-in at Bristol

Carson Hocevar was in the middle of another major accident during Saturday's Bristol Night Race, but for once, it may not have been his fault.

Hocevar says Blaney 'spun himself' before instigating fight at Bristol

Joey Logano steals Bristol Night Race win from Ty Gibbs, Hocevar

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Jake Garcia earns first career NASCAR Truck Series win at Bristol

Sheldon Creed wins O'Reilly Series Chase race at Bristol in OT

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 19

Joey Logano steals Bristol Night Race win from Ty Gibbs, Carson Hocevar

As Hocevar and Gibbs faded, three-time champion Joey Logano slipped underneath both of them and won Saturday's race, vaulting himself to third in the standings, only 16 points back of leader Kyle Larson.

Sheldon Creed wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase race at Bristol in OT

Jake Garcia earns first career NASCAR Truck Series win at Bristol; Layne Riggs, Chandler Smith falter

After brake failure at Gateway, Ryan Blaney doesn't have any mulligans left in NASCAR's Chase

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 12

Brad Keselowski says he'll fight 'anybody' in the NASCAR garage

If Keselowski follows through on his prior threat to Hocevar, the hot stove the latter touches could very well be the outside wall at Gateway during Sunday's race.

You won't find Carson Hocevar doling out 'artificial' apologies

Carson Hocevar couldn't be more wrong about NASCAR not being serious

Carson Kvapil wins pole for NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Gateway at perfect time

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 9

You won't find Carson Hocevar doling out 'artificial' apologies

Say what you will about Carson Hocevar, but you can't call him wishy-washy.

Ken Schrader has a suggestion for drivers fed up with Hocevar's antics

Jeff Burton, Dale Jarrett blast Hocevar, Spire: 'They don't care'

Denny Hamlin calls Spire Motorsports 'unserious' after Hocevar's latest run-in

Hocevar couldn't be more wrong about NASCAR not being serious

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 8

Carson Hocevar couldn't be more wrong about NASCAR not being serious

Make no bones about it, Carson Hocevar is an incredibly talented race car driver and just as talented of a salesman.

Denny Hamlin calls Spire Motorsports 'unserious' after Carson Hocevar's latest run-in

Brad Keselowski fires warning shot against Carson Hocevar after Darlington run-in

Denny Hamlin 'a great barometer' for Christopher Bell, No. 20 team

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 6

Burton, Jarrett blast Hocevar, Spire after Darlington: 'They don't care'

Jeff Burton, Dale Jarrett blast Carson Hocevar, Spire after Darlington: 'They don't care'

There are still plenty of drivers who adhere to a strict code of racing etiquette, but Hocevar is not one of them.

Brad Keselowski fires warning shot against Carson Hocevar after Darlington run-in

'Good, clean day' at Darlington bumps Bubba Wallace to 10th in NASCAR standings

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 6

Brad Keselowski fires warning shot against Carson Hocevar after Darlington run-in

You won't find Brad Keselowski cutting a fellow Michigander in Carson Hocevar a break anytime soon.

Ty Gibbs unhappy with NASCAR's lineup metric after runner-up in Southern 500

Kyle Larson puts himself back in NASCAR's title chase, but not Victory Lane

Christopher Bell scores first win of 2026 NASCAR season in Chase-opening Southern 500

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 25

Carson Hocevar slumping at the wrong time in NASCAR's season

Hocevar, who will now have to claw his way back into title contention, can't afford many, if any, sub-30th place finishes in the Chase if he wants to have a shot at winning the championship.

Denny Hamlin expecting 'chaos' in NASCAR's regular-season finale at Daytona

NASCAR to return to Coronado, race on another military base

Denny Hamlin clinches No. 1 Chase seed, NASCAR Chase field almost set after Loudon

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 5

'He's an entertaining guy': Lambert enjoys watching Hocevar's antics

'He's an entertaining guy': Luke Lambert enjoys watching Carson Hocevar's antics

The 23-year-old driver picked up his first career win at Talladega on April 26 and is fifth in the Cup Series standings through 22 races, higher than any other Chevrolet driver in the field.

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Adam Stevens: NASCAR's return to Iowa 'a different animal'

Carson Brown: NASCAR O'Reilly Series debut was 'a long time coming'

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 28

Is Carson Hocevar a legit NASCAR title contender?

Don't look now, but there's a storm brewing in the chase for the NASCAR Cup Series championship.

Corey Heim continues to put NASCAR world on notice with Brickyard 400 win

'He lost and I won, so I don't really care': Corey Heim speaks on Indianapolis tussle with Carson Hocevar

Denny Hamlin explains what went wrong on final restart of Brickyard 400

'Can't do it': Passing in Brickyard 400 was at a premium — and doing so for the lead was impossible

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 25

NASCAR star Carson Hocevar says poles and wins pay for jet fuel

Winning solves all in racing, even the cost of expensive jet fuel.

Carson Hocevar wins pole for Brickyard 400

'Better late than never': Carson Kvapil's first NASCAR win comes on hallowed Indianapolis ground

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Layne Riggs dominates NASCAR Truck Series race at IRP

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 25

Carson Hocevar wins pole for Brickyard 400

Carson Hocevar will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Sheldon Creed wins pole for NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Indianapolis

Layne Riggs dominates NASCAR Truck Series race at IRP

What the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase bubble looks like after IRP

Justin Allgaier explains decision to hold off on NASCAR retirement

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 13

Carson Hocevar's lack of friends in NASCAR garage showed in Atlanta finish

In the closing laps of a NASCAR superspeedway race, your friends in the draft are where you find them regardless of manufacturer, organization or off-track relationships.

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NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta delayed by lightning, rain

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 6

Tommy Baldwin believes Carson Hocevar is driving like a 'lunatic'

Carson Hocevar was once again involved in an accident in a NASCAR Cup Series race, tangling with Zane Smith at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday. And while

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