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Carson Hocevar returns to race at Talladega with tow truck assistance

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 9:59 PM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Carson Hocevar returns to race at Talladega with tow truck assistance

Summary

In the NASCAR Cup event at Talladega, Carson Hocevar's race was saved by a tow truck driver. Hocevar's No. 77 car was brought behind the wall during a red flag with five laps to go. Despite teams being prohibited from working on cars during this time, his Spire Motorsports team managed to get him back on the track for the final restart without losing a lap. Hocevar competed well after rejoining the race.

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By the Numbers

•Carson Hocevar's race at Talladega was rescued by a tow truck.
•The incident occurred with five laps remaining during a red flag.
•His team, Spire Motorsports, completed repairs in a limited timeframe.
•Hocevar rejoined the race in time for the final restart.
•He managed to secure an impressive finish after returning.

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9:59 PMMotorsport.com — Carson Hocevar credits tow truck driver for saving his race at Talladega

What they're saying

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Carson Hocevar went behind the wall during the red flag with five laps to go in last weekend's NASCAR Cup event at Talladega, and somehow returned to the race without losing a single lap. Now, teams cannot work on cars under the red flag, but the Spire Motorsports team still managed to get the No. 77 back into the race in time for the final restart, where they battled back to an impressive top ...Keep reading
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