Carson Hocevar made history at Berlin Raceway on Tuesday night by claiming his third Money in the Bank 150 win in the UARA National Super Late Model event. The Portage, Michigan native earned the $15,000 prize after dominating the race, setting the stage for his upcoming NASCAR Cup Series appearance this weekend at Michigan International Speedway. This accomplishment marks the first time a driver has won the event three times in its nine-year history.
Race Overview and Key Moments
Starting seventh due to an eight-car invert, Hocevar quickly advanced through the pack before seizing the lead from Brian Campbell on lap 43. From that point, Hocevar maintained control for the final 107 laps on the challenging Berlin oval. Prior to this win, Hocevar was tied with Campbell and Bubba Pollard, each having two victories in the event. Now ahead as the sole three-time winner, Hocevar’s performance adds a new chapter to the Money in the Bank 150 legacy.
This victory holds special significance for Hocevar, who developed his racing skills at Berlin Raceway. Coming off a win in last August’s Battle at Berlin, it was a homecoming that underscored his growth since becoming a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver with Spire Motorsports.
“It’s super cool to be the first three-time winner. Hopefully, everybody enjoyed the show.”
—Carson Hocevar
Strategic Duel and Race Dynamics
The race evolved into a tactical battle between Hocevar and Brian Campbell, both leaders carefully pacing themselves while watching each other’s moves. At one moment, Hocevar even signaled to Campbell by waving his hand out the car window, encouraging him to push the pace and gauge their relative speed.
“It was fun to race with Brian [Campbell], I remember racing with him, you know, so many times for a local event. I didn’t know if he was burning his stuff up, so I was trying to wave at him, like, come on, let’s see what you’ve got.”
—Carson Hocevar
“It’s super fun to be that confident in the car. I know if roles were reversed, if I saw somebody waving, I would want them to go. I felt like I was pushing myself too hard. I wanted to make sure he wasn’t burning his stuff up.”
—Carson Hocevar
Looking Ahead to NASCAR Competition
Turning his attention to the upcoming NASCAR events in Michigan, Hocevar plans to compete in both the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Cup Series that weekend. The local support and connection to his roots remain strong motivators.
“We’ve got the Truck race to try to start the double, and hopefully we can do the triple. Real thanks to all the race fans I see against the fence. Thank you so much for coming out during the weather with us. Berlin does such a great job.”
—Carson Hocevar
Strong Performances from Other Contenders
Andrew Scheid delivered an impressive run by overtaking Campbell with 32 laps remaining to secure second place. Scheid’s momentum carried over from his recent victory in the last Super Late Model weekly race at Berlin. Despite finishing runner-up, he viewed the result as progress toward future triumphs.
“At a big show like this, you’re not going to come out and win these right away. It’s gonna take time. You’re gonna have to finish second, you’re gonna have to finish third, you’re gonna have to finish sixth.”
—Andrew Scheid
“To have this improvement from last year’s Money in the Bank with a 16th place finish. We got it in a good window last week. Nick and Brad made perfect adjustments all day long, gave us a great car for qualifying, gave us a great car in the race, and we were able to put up a P2. For now, we’ll be happy with this, but we’re going to be right there soon. We’re going to keep fighting, we will not stop until we’re in victory lane for one of these big shows.”
—Andrew Scheid
Brian Campbell finished third after falling back following a late-race pit stop adjustment. He reflected positively on the car’s performance despite the setback.
“The car drove really good in practice. After the first red, right before we got tires, I figured it would be us and the 71 sailing off. The car was good. We obviously made a little bit of an adjustment, so we slipped back to third. All in all, a good finish. I’m really proud of these guys and we represented Berlin Raceway really well.”
—Brian Campbell
Challenges Faced by Erik Jones and Other Competitors
Erik Jones, the former Money in the Bank 150 winner and now a NASCAR driver, started eighth after earning the pole position but found passing difficult due to car handling issues. Jones acknowledged the learning curve with the new car and the need for better balance going forward.
“You know, it’s a new car for us and we just kind of struggled with the balance. It had speed, there with the pole, but just really free in the first segment. We put tires on and it got pretty tight at the end. We just kind of missed that adjustment, over-adjusted a little bit.”
—Erik Jones
“Build a notebook, try to get better for the [Battle of Berlin] 250. I feel like we learned about this car, and need to button it up and get a little bit better.”
—Erik Jones
Other noteworthy finishes included Tyler Rycenga in fifth, Terry Senneker sixth, and Chase Burda—who led the race for the first 36 laps—in seventh. Joe Bush, Dylan Stovall, and Michael Atwell rounded out the top ten.
Upcoming UARA National Event Scheduled
The next UARA National race is the Motor Mountain Masters 150 set for Thursday, June 19, at Jennerstown Speedway. This event presents another platform for drivers to showcase their talents as the grassroots racing season progresses.
