Carson Hocevar has gained a reputation throughout the NASCAR community for his very aggressive driving style, which dates back to his time in the Craftsman Truck Series. This approach has led to a number of on-track conflicts and has remained evident during his second season in the Cup Series. Recently, his aggressive tactics ignited a feud with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. after their second collision in three weeks, this time at the Mexico City race.
Harvick Comments on Hocevar-Stenhouse Tensions
On his Happy Hour podcast aired Tuesday, Kevin Harvick discussed the escalating incidents between Hocevar and Stenhouse and shared his perspective on how the conflict might evolve. Harvick pointed out that the clashes have been mostly one-sided, with Hocevar frequently driving into the back of Stenhouse’s car.
“It’s been a pretty one-way street as far as these incidents are working out and that means Hocevar into the back bumper of Stenhouse,”
Harvick said.
“And I think Ricky had enough, Hocevar was a lap down and that’s the part that Carson has to get better at, he has to have some common sense about the scenarios that he’s putting himself in.”
Harvick also warned of potential retaliation during future races, noting how ongoing confrontations might escalate if Hocevar does not adjust his approach on the track.
“It’s going to be a day where he’s leading (the race) and he’s coming to lap Stenhouse and Stenhouse is going to wipe his [expletive] out. That’s how these things work, especially when you get to having two or three of them.”
Feud Remains Unresolved Ahead of Pocono Raceway Event
The tension between Hocevar and Stenhouse shows no signs of diminishing after their latest clash in Mexico City, where Stenhouse voiced strong criticism toward Hocevar’s driving. With both drivers preparing for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway, scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Prime, all eyes will be on whether this rivalry continues to intensify or if cooler heads prevail on the track.
