Jeff Burton and Dale Jarrett criticize Carson Hocevar's driving at NASCAR event
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Carson Hocevar faced criticism from NASCAR legends Jeff Burton and Dale Jarrett after a controversial race. Hocevar was accused of brake-checking Austin Cindric multiple times, causing significant damage to Cindric's vehicle. Following the race, Hocevar downplayed the incident, claiming it was just part of racing at Martinsville. Burton and Jarrett condemned Hocevar's comments, asserting that such behavior is unacceptable for a professional driver. Hocevar finished in 21st place, two laps down, with speculation about whether he had spun out on purpose earlier in the race. This incident continues to fuel discussions about conduct on the track among NASCAR competitors.
- •Hocevar accused of brake-checking Cindric, leading to race-ending damage.
- •Burton and Jarrett criticized Hocevar's post-race explanation as inadequate.
- •Hocevar finished 21st in the race, two laps down.
- •Earlier yellow flags raised suspicions of intentional spins from Hocevar.
- •Burton emphasized the importance of professional conduct among drivers.
- 12:10 PMMotorsport.com — Jeff Burton and Dale Jarrett blast Carson Hocevar: "That's not racing"
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jeff Burton and Dale Jarrett blast Carson Hocevar: "That's not racing"
"Carson Hocevar has come under scrutiny for appearing to brake-check Austin Cindric at least three to four times, delivering race-ending nose damage to the No. 2 Team Penske Ford. And his post-race explanation drew the ire of two NASCAR legends, who also work as analysts for the USA Sports broadcast on NBC. When asked about the incident, Hocevar played coy and said "I got lost there for a ...Keep reading
"The NASCAR Hall of Famers slammed Hocevar for his post-race comments after brake-checking Austin Cindric and ending his race, calling it 'ridiculous'
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External links- Motorsport.comNov 2, 2026, 12:10 PMJeff Burton and Dale Jarrett blast Carson Hocevar: "That's not racing"
Carson Hocevar has come under scrutiny for appearing to brake-check Austin Cindric at least three to four times, delivering race-ending nose damage to the No. 2 Team Penske Ford. And his post-race explanation drew the ire of two NASCAR legends, who also work as analysts for the USA Sports broadcast on NBC. When asked about the incident, Hocevar played coy and said "I got lost there for a ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 12:10 PMJeff Burton and Dale Jarrett blast Carson Hocevar: "That's not racing"
The NASCAR Hall of Famers slammed Hocevar for his post-race comments after brake-checking Austin Cindric and ending his race, calling it 'ridiculous'
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