Daniel Suarez addresses Spire Motorsports teammate Carson Hocevar over team distractions

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.

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