Overview
- Carson Hocevar’s aggressive move on Lap 106 at Nashville Superspeedway sent Ricky Stenhouse Jr. into the wall, marking Stenhouse’s first DNF of the season.
- On SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Hocevar admitted he misjudged the pass and texted Stenhouse Jr. to arrange a follow-up conversation ahead of Michigan International Speedway.
- Veteran drivers including Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick have warned that Stenhouse Jr. or others could retaliate on track if grievances aren’t settled.
- Hocevar bounced back at his home track by winning the Money in the Bank 150 super late model race at Berlin Raceway, underlining his speed despite growing friction.
- The incident has reignited debate over balancing aggression and sportsmanship in NASCAR, drawing praise from Dale Earnhardt Jr. and calls for Hocevar to smooth out his edges.