Hocevar causes 9-car crash, faces ire | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Carson Hocevar, a Cup Series driver for Spire Motorsports, provoked a nine-car crash on a midrace restart at Michigan International Speedway. He finished fifth in the No. 77 Chevrolet, his best Cup finish at his home-state track. Bubba Wallace criticized his aggressive maneuvers, while Kevin Harvick cautioned him to moderate his actions. Hocevar defended his approach, stating he was racing hard and that there were moments he could have adjusted. Ranked seventh with 11 races left, he faces scrutiny as NASCAR debates aggression versus discipline and competition integrity.