Overview

• He impeded Brad Keselowski’s qualifying lap at Watkins Glen, prompting a heated pit-road exchange.
• Teammate Michael McDowell spun him during the race and Hocevar retaliated on the final lap with a door-slam that left their dispute unresolved.
• Hocevar said he has yet to discuss the incident with McDowell but plans to address it ahead of the Richmond race.
• Denny Hamlin praised his private restitution efforts toward rivals while Dale Earnhardt Jr. warned the pattern of run-ins could lead to tougher repercussions.
• His recent save at the Battle at Berlin drew widespread fan acclaim and underscored his raw driving skill.