Daniel Suarez addresses Spire Motorsports teammate Carson Hocevar over team distractions
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Daniel Suarez stated he is monitoring teammate Carson Hocevar regarding his on-track behavior to prevent further distractions at Spire Motorsports. The internal review follows criticism from Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin, who questioned the organization's professional conduct after Hocevar spun Brad Keselowski at Darlington on September 6. Suarez, currently competing in the NASCAR Chase, expressed frustration that the ongoing discussion surrounding his teammate takes focus away from team performance. While Suarez noted he is comfortable with each driver maintaining an individual personality, he stated he would not hesitate to address Hocevar directly if team operations or reputations are negatively impacted. The Spire Motorsports team continues preparations for the upcoming NASCAR Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway on September 12.
- •Daniel Suarez is the No. 11 seed in the current NASCAR Chase.
- •Carson Hocevar spun Brad Keselowski during the September 6 race at Darlington.
- •Denny Hamlin criticized Spire Motorsports' internal environment on his podcast.
- •The next NASCAR race is the Illinois 300 on September 12 at Gateway.
- •Suarez joined Spire Motorsports for the 2026 season following a tenure at Trackhouse Racing.
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Why Daniel Suarez may have to confront Carson Hocevar
"Daniel Suarez is keeping an eye on Spire Motorsports teammate Carson Hocevar to make sure he does not become a distraction to the organization.
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