Drivers criticize Carson Hocevar following contact at Southern 500
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Jamie McMurray publicly criticized Carson Hocevar after the driver of the No. 77 appeared dismissive regarding contact made with Brad Keselowski at the conclusion of the Southern 500. This incident triggered a wave of negative feedback from fellow competitors throughout the NASCAR circuit. Brad Keselowski and Chase leader Denny Hamlin both voiced disapproval of the maneuvers and the subsequent comments made by Hocevar. The criticism highlights growing frustration within the driver ranks regarding Hocevar's on-track conduct and his attitude toward race incidents. NASCAR members continue to discuss the incident as the competitive field navigates the current Chase schedule.
- •Jamie McMurray stated he felt embarrassed for Carson Hocevar following the Southern 500.
- •Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin criticized Hocevar for spinning the No. 6 car.
- •The incident occurred at the conclusion of the Southern 500 race.
- •Hocevar drives the No. 77 vehicle in the NASCAR series.
- 3:08 PMMotorsport.com — Dale Jr.'s defense of Carson Hocevar left his co-hosts stunned
- 1:46 PMMotorsport.com — Jamie McMurray laments the turn Carson Hocevar's career has taken: 'I'm embarrassed for him'
"Everyone has had something to say about Carson Hocevar this week. The driver of the No. 77 was already the most heavily scrutinized driver in the Cup Series, and his spin out of Brad Keselowski at the Southern 500, and his subsequent shrugging off of the contact, only added more fuel to the fire. Hocevar has gotten heat from his fellow drivers, the media, and plenty of fans. But he's also ...Keep reading
"Carson Hocevar found himself on the receiving end of plenty of criticism last week after he seemed to brush off his spin of Brad Keselowski when asked about the contact they made after the conclusion of the Southern 500. The driver of the No. 77 was called out by his fellow drivers — including Keselowski himself and Chase leader Denny Hamlin — as well as by many members of the NASCAR ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 13, 2026, 3:08 PMDale Jr.'s defense of Carson Hocevar left his co-hosts stunned
Everyone has had something to say about Carson Hocevar this week. The driver of the No. 77 was already the most heavily scrutinized driver in the Cup Series, and his spin out of Brad Keselowski at the Southern 500, and his subsequent shrugging off of the contact, only added more fuel to the fire. Hocevar has gotten heat from his fellow drivers, the media, and plenty of fans. But he's also ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 13, 2026, 1:46 PMJamie McMurray laments the turn Carson Hocevar's career has taken: 'I'm embarrassed for him'
Carson Hocevar found himself on the receiving end of plenty of criticism last week after he seemed to brush off his spin of Brad Keselowski when asked about the contact they made after the conclusion of the Southern 500. The driver of the No. 77 was called out by his fellow drivers — including Keselowski himself and Chase leader Denny Hamlin — as well as by many members of the NASCAR ...Keep reading
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