Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith clash after Chicagoland Speedway incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith were called into the NASCAR Cup Series hauler to address their rivalry following a crash on Lap 32 at Chicagoland Speedway. The incident stemmed from aggressive racing, causing significant damage to both drivers' cars. After the meeting, Smith expressed ongoing disdain for Hocevar, describing him as a 'coward' and criticizing his fans. Hocevar, meanwhile, joked about the situation but expressed confusion over the origins of the feud. The confrontation reflects deeper personal animosities, as both drivers previously shared a team at Spire Motorsports.
- •Hocevar and Smith crashed on Lap 32 at Chicagoland Speedway.
- •Smith criticized Hocevar after a NASCAR officials meeting.
- •Both drivers experienced severe damage to their cars in the accident.
- •Hocevar defended his passionate fanbase amid Smith's remarks.
- •Smith and Hocevar previously raced as teammates at Spire Motorsports.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Carson Hocevar, Zane Smith are in a feud that only one understands
- 11:18 PMMotorsport.com — Carson Hocevar, Zane Smith are in a feud that only one understands
"In addition to a meeting with Shane Van Gisbergen and Austin Hill, NASCAR officials also called Zane Smith and Carson Hocevar into the Cup Series hauler to address their rivalry and what happened on Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway. Smith and Hocevar crashed on Lap 32, following a sequence of hard racing between them, resulting in both having their cars severely damaged. Since then, Smith has ...Keep reading
"They were briefly teammates at Spire Motorsports but there's something deeper
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 11:18 PMCarson Hocevar, Zane Smith are in a feud that only one understands
They were briefly teammates at Spire Motorsports but there's something deeper
- Motorsport.comJul 11, 2026, 11:18 PMCarson Hocevar, Zane Smith are in a feud that only one understands
In addition to a meeting with Shane Van Gisbergen and Austin Hill, NASCAR officials also called Zane Smith and Carson Hocevar into the Cup Series hauler to address their rivalry and what happened on Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway. Smith and Hocevar crashed on Lap 32, following a sequence of hard racing between them, resulting in both having their cars severely damaged. Since then, Smith has ...Keep reading
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