Spire Motorsports suspends NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar for finale following racing incidents

Spire Motorsports suspended NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar for Sunday’s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway after a series of racing incidents. The team said the situation stems from an accusation that Hocevar intentionally brake-checked Austin Cindric following a restart at Martinsville Speedway last Sunday. Cindric finished 36th, his No. 2 Ford’s front end heavily damaged after multiple collisions. Cindric did not speak to reporters after leaving the care center, but told his team Hocevar “had a mental breakdown.” Hocevar denied intentionally hitting him, saying he “got lost” briefly. Spire cited a professionalism and respect standard, and Justin Haley will replace Hocevar for the finale.