Carson Hocevar finishes third after leading in Michigan Truck Series race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:27 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Carson Hocevar led 65 laps at Michigan International Speedway in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series but finished third. Corey Heim won the race following a last-lap battle with teammate Kaden Honeycutt. Hocevar expressed disappointment in not securing a victory in front of his home crowd. He will compete again in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series event at the same venue.
- •Hocevar led a race-high 65 laps.
- •Corey Heim won, with Kaden Honeycutt finishing second.
- •Hocevar's third-place finish was disappointing for him.
- •He will race again in the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday.
- •The race showcased Hocevar's strong performance despite the outcome.
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — Carson Hocevar Had Michigan in His Hands, Then Watched It Slip Away
"Carson Hocevar appeared to have the truck to beat at Michigan International Speedway, but a dominant afternoon ended with disappointment as the Michigan native finished third and blamed himself for letting a hometown victory slip away.
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