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NASCAR CEO likes what Carson Hocevar “brings to the fan base,” but notes "challenges"

Steve O’Donnell praised Hocevar’s fan engagement and personality while acknowledging there's still work to be done on the track following his suspension and Martinsville controversy

Motorsport · Nov 6

NASCAR VP explains Carson Hocevar, Josh Berry penalties

Elton Sawyer drew a line in the sand over brake-checking on short tracks

Motorsport · Nov 3

Why Carson Hocevar was suspended by Spire Motorsports at Martinsville. NASCAR driver breaks silence, says 'This is an embarrassing day...'

NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar has been suspended by Spire Motorsports for the Homestead-Miami season finale after repeatedly brake-checking Austin Cindric during the Martinsville race, causing heavy damage to Cindric's car. Hocevar has admitted that he crossed the line with his on-track actions and apologised to his team, sponsors and fans.

The Economic Times · Nov 3

Austin Hill is going to race for the other championship

There could be six drivers racing for a championship of some kind at Phoenix

Motorsport · Oct 19, 2025

Dale Jr. in a Truck? Racing into his late 50s? Maybe

Earnhardt is still racing Late Models and isn't ruling out NASCAR starts

Motorsport · Sep 10, 2025

NASCAR Hands Out Penalties After Highly Controversial Final Lap of Martinsville Race

The racing world was rocked by a wild ending in Virginia.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 5, 2024

Stuck throttle causes major damage to Hamlin's car in Martinsville practice

After setting the fastest time early in practice, things went very wrong for Denny Hamlin. The car fired off into Turn 3 as a high rate of speed, spinning sideways and backing into the outside wall.

Motorsport · Nov 2, 2024

No job and nothing to lose, Chandler Smith looks to secure Xfinity title shot

The Martinsville cut-off race almost always ends in drama as drivers fight tooth and nail for the final spots in the Championship 4 across all three national divisions of the sport -- but it's simply at another level in the NASCAR Xfinity Series where rising stars are still learning the…

Motorsport · Oct 30, 2024

What's new in NASCAR this season heading into the Daytona 500?

NASCAR continues its unique position in the sports landscape Sunday when it holds its biggest event at the beginning, rather than the end, of its season with the running of the 65th Daytona 500. Wait, you say, isn't this the 75th anniversary of NASCAR? Indeed, it is, but more on…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 16, 2023

Trackhouse to Preserve Ross Chastain’s Car After Viral Move Banned

The driver put his car into fifth gear at Martinsville last year, sending himself from 10th to fifth to secure the final championship spot.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 1, 2023