Carson Hocevar jokes about avoiding chaos at Gateway after eighth-place finish

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Carson Hocevar jokes about avoiding chaos at Gateway after eighth-place finish
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Carson Hocevar finished eighth at the Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway on September 15, avoiding the chaos that plagued many contenders. Despite a day filled with cautions and crashes, including incidents involving Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace, Hocevar kept his No. 77 car clean. Known for his aggressive driving style and recent controversy involving a feud with Brad Keselowski, he humorously addressed his lack of incident on social media, suggesting that NASCAR podcast listeners might need new hobbies due to a 'slow news week'. Hocevar now looks ahead to the upcoming race at Bristol.

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  • Carson Hocevar finishes eighth at Gateway on September 15.
  • The race was marked by numerous cautions and significant crashes.
  • Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace were among the drivers involved in major incidents.
  • Hocevar humorously 'apologizes' to NASCAR podcast listeners for a calm race.
  • Next race is at Bristol, known for heightened tensions.
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  • 2:49 PMYahoo SportsCarson Hocevar Issues Hilarious ‘Apology’ After Somehow Avoiding Gateway Chaos
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Carson Hocevar managed to stay out of trouble during a chaotic afternoon at Gateway, then couldn't resist poking fun at his reputation after the race.

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