Carson Hocevar struggles in Chase due to crew issues and past performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 4:17 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Carson Hocevar is facing challenges in the NASCAR Chase, currently tenth in the standings and 180 points behind leader Kyle Larson. His pit crew's performance has contributed to his struggles, with an average clean stop of 9.77 seconds, ranking 12th overall. Hocevar's historical results at Phoenix further complicate his situation, with an average finish of 22.7 in previous races. Despite these setbacks, a top-five finish this weekend could provide momentum heading into Talladega, where he achieved his first career Cup Series win earlier this season. Hocevar will need strong performance and some luck to remain competitive in the final races.
- •Hocevar ranks 10th in the Chase, 180 points behind Kyle Larson.
- •His pit crew's average clean stop is ranked 12th among drivers.
- •Hocevar has an average finish of 22.7 at Phoenix.
- •Need for a top-five finish at Phoenix to gain momentum.
- •He won his first Cup Series race this season at Talladega.
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR’s Carson Hocevar Has An Overlooked Chase Problem
"Carson Hocevar has a lot of ground to make up in the Chase. And his pit crew has been one of the reasons he hasn’t been better.Hocevar’s pit crew has had one big accomplishment during the Chase for the NASCAR Cup. Its fastest individual stop of 8.84 seconds is the fourth-fastest among all drivers throughout […] The post NASCAR’s Carson Hocevar Has An Overlooked Chase Problem appeared first on HEAVY.
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