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Carson Hocevar suspended for NASCAR season finale after Martinsville incident

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 12:48 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Carson Hocevar suspended for NASCAR season finale after Martinsville incident

Summary

Carson Hocevar has been suspended for the NASCAR Cup Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 6, 2026, following a controversial incident at Martinsville Speedway where he brake-checked Austin Cindric. The suspension was imposed by Hocevar's team, Spire Motorsports, after NASCAR fined him $100,000 and deducted 25 driver points. This marks a significant end to a tumultuous season filled with incidents and penalties for Hocevar, who admitted to being the 'bad guy' and expressed remorse in a media conference. He stated that missing the race was a definitive wake-up call, contrasting previous fines that failed to alter his behavior.

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By the Numbers

•Carson Hocevar suspended for season finale race.
•Incidents at Martinsville led to a $100,000 fine.
•Hocevar acknowledged his actions and expressed remorse.
•Spire Motorsports announced the suspension earlier this week.
•Hocevar aims to reduce incidents next season.

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What they're saying

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Previous fines apparently weren't enough to change Carson Hocevar's behavior. Now he's hoping missing a NASCAR race will finally make the lesson stick.
— Yahoo Sports

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