Standing on pit wall as Denny Hamlin completed his qualifying lap at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Carson Hocevar raised his arms in exultation and turned to hug Spire Motorsports teammate Daniel Suarez.
Asked about his next In-Season Challenge opponent, Carson Hocevar’s first response was a simple, honest question: “Who is it?”
Last if first at Michigan International Speedway apparently, and much to Carson Hocevar’s chagrin.
Fresh off his first Cup win at Talladega, Carson Hocevar backed up the swagger Saturday by grabbing the pole at Texas Motor Speedway by a microscopic 0.003 seconds.
Carson Hocevar survived two red flags, overtime chaos and Kyle Busch Friday night at Texas Motor Speedway. Then he hinted a local Chili’s might not survive the celebration.
A second first-time winner in three weeks, Carson Hocevar’s Talladega victory signals a shift as young stars bring speed, swagger, and serious star power.
Half the field was wiped out, the Big One went bigger than ever, and somehow Carson Hocevar kept it together long enough to win at Talladega.
One tap, one spin, twelve cars—and Bubba Wallace was left to stare at the wreckage.
Carson Hocevar laughs at the comparisons, yet when he slices through the field, it’s hard not to hear the echoes of the Intimidator.
Carson Hocevar nearly stole Daytona and Atlanta before the white flag betrayed him, finishing 18th and fourth but making sure everyone remembered the No. 77.