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Hocevar Reaches Out After Nashville Clash as NASCAR Braces for Retaliation

Hocevar acknowledged fault in the crash that cost Stenhouse Jr. a top-10 result, offering to meet at Michigan where veterans predict retaliation.

Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Gainbridge/WNBA All Star '25 Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Pit Road Qualifying Entry/Exit Practice (Open) at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 16, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks to the media on the red carpet for the NASCAR on Prime Presents The World Premiere of Earnhardt at The Revelry on May 22, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 NOS Energy Chevrolet, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee.
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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.