Carson Hocevar and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. NASCAR feud intensified after an on-track crash at Nashville Superspeedway two weeks ago, where Hocevar collided with Stenhouse, leaving the latter to finish last in 39th place while Hocevar secured second. The Hyak Motorsports driver, Stenhouse, spoke out about the confrontation during a recent Door Bumper Clear podcast appearance, addressing the growing tension between them.
Stenhouse urged Hocevar to avoid risky maneuvers given his speed advantage. He said,
“I told him, I’m like, ‘Dude, you’re so fast right now, just drive around me. You don’t need to make small percentage moves,’”
emphasizing Hocevar’s strong performance over the past month and a half at races like Michigan. Although the incident had caused friction, Stenhouse noted,
“But we’re past that. We got back on the horse this weekend. He definitely feels bad about it. You know, I hope he, at least when he’s around me, thinks about that. Around anybody else, I guess I don’t really care.”
Collision reignites hostilities at Mexico City, leading to pit road confrontation
During a race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Stenhouse again clashed with Hocevar when he bumped into the back of Hocevar’s No. 47 car in the stadium section, causing Hocevar to spin. Following the incident, Stenhouse expressed his frustration over the team radio, warning,
“Tell him I will see him at Pocono.”
At the end of the race, Hocevar finished 34th and Stenhouse placed 27th. When Stenhouse stopped on pit road, he confronted Hocevar directly by walking over to his car and delivering a pointed warning. According to Stenhouse,
“I’m gonna beat your ass. You’re a lap down. You got nothing to do. Why you going to run into me? Second time.”
Hocevar acknowledged the words with “Yeah, I know,” and tried to respond, but Stenhouse cut him off, adding,
“I don’t give a damn. I’m going to beat your ass when we get back to the States.”
Past Incidents and Future Outlook in a Heated Rivalry
This ongoing feud illustrates a growing rivalry that has captured attention in the NASCAR community. The exchanges between Stenhouse and Hocevar reflect deep frustration and heightened emotions on both sides. The threat of confrontation at Pocono signals that the conflict is unlikely to subside soon and will be a storyline to watch in upcoming races.
Both drivers are now under closer scrutiny from fans and officials alike, as their clashes impact not only race outcomes but also the atmosphere on the track. The potential for further incidents underscores the tension and dissatisfaction among competitors in the current NASCAR season, particularly involving these two aggressive drivers. How this feud develops may influence race dynamics and relationships within the series moving forward.
