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Carson Hocevar finishes eighth at Gateway, stirs NASCAR dialogue

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:16 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Carson Hocevar finishes eighth at Gateway, stirs NASCAR dialogue

Summary

Carson Hocevar finished eighth at the NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway on September 14, 2026. Following a controversial week marked by a run-in with Brad Keselowski, expectations were high for his performance. The race featured 18 cautions and two red flags, yet Hocevar maintained composure against potential rivals. His season includes one win, five top-five finishes, and nine top ten results. Hocevar's growing popularity is attributed to his youthful appeal and willingness to engage with fans, as seen after the race when he spent time signing autographs.

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By the Numbers

•Hocevar finished eighth in the Cup Series race at Gateway.
•The race included 18 cautions and two red flags.
•He has one win and nine top ten finishes this season.
•Hocevar interacted with fans post-race, signing autographs for 20 minutes.

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1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Carson Hocevar Keeps Giving NASCAR Something to Talk About

What they're saying

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How many good races does Carson Hocevar have to put together in the Cup Series before people stop acting surprised that Carson Hocevar has a strong fan base? Because I feel like they are running out of excuses. Hocevar arrived at World Wide Technology Raceway after a week when seemingly everyone had something to say…
— Yahoo Sports

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